Depression and Dysphoria in the Dating World
Depression and dysphoria, which is a negative mood state that does not meet the clinical threshold of depression, impact social and interpersonal functioning. Research has shown that people with negative moods are less outgoing and receptive toward others. They exhibit withdrawal behaviors and tend to isolate themselves. Negative moods also cause people to view the world around them and everyone in it through a pessimistic lens. Past studies that have focused... Read More
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Young adults today live in a world that is very different from the one in which their parents lived. Social media, a primary form of communication for young people, did not exist in previous decades. Interactions with peers, friends, and romantic partners took place mainly in person. Researchers who studied the influences and effects of 
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a form of electric treatment that has been used widely to reduce symptoms of depression, bipolar, and 
Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a serious health concern throughout the world. As such, numerous studies have focused on identifying the risk factors for depression in an effort to combat this mental health condition. MDD can negatively impact nearly every area of one’s life, including relationships, careers, academics, social adjustments, physical health, and even financial condition. The serious effects of MDD led researchers to examine the differences between individuals with persistent MDD and those with recurring bouts of MDD. By better understanding the factors that increase these patterns,... 
The economy has still not recovered, and as a result people are still worried about being laid off or fired. Those who are employed may be overqualified for their jobs and getting paid a lot less than they were in the past. Those looking for a job may be so worried about finding one that they will take almost anything, just to get by, but that can end up causing its own stress. Being constantly worried about job stability and/or working at a job that you’re overqualified and underpaid for can wear on mental health. Experts have tips on how to overcome these stressors at the workplace.
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According to a new study, elderly white Americans receive more diagnoses of depression than their minority counterparts. The study, which was a follow-up to a previous longitudinal study, was led by Ayse Akincigil of the Institute for Health, Health Care Policy and Aging Research at Rutgers University. Akincigil used data gathered from the Medicare Current Beneficiary Survey that included over 33,000 elderly individuals. Several studies conducted in the decade prior to this longitudinal study provided evidence that there were differences in depression diagnoses and treatments for older Americans.... 
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Existing research has identified a clear link between depression and stress in children of depressed mothers. Additionally, research has shown that stressful environmental conditions can also increase the chance of 
Suicide has been researched at length in recent decades. With the current economic downturn, suicide rates have increased. Understanding what factors make someone more vulnerable to suicide is imperative in order to prevent this rate from rising even further. Previous research has shown that the existence of a mental health problem increases the risk for suicide. Posttraumatic stress, depression, and eating and food issues can put someone at increased risk for suicide.
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It’s perinatal depression.
Yes, it’s true…the number one complication of childbirth is perinatal depression/anxiety (or perinatal mood/anxiety disorder [PMAD] in clinical terms). Those of us in the maternal health field in the state of California are especially aware of May as being designated Maternal Depression Awareness Month. During this time, advocates, specialists, volunteers, and lobbyists are all working to destigmatize and to educate the public about the number one complication of childbirth…perinatal depression.
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Women have been stereotypically defined as being more emotional than men. In popular culture, women are depicted as being more emotionally volatile, often erupting into fits of sadness, anger, despair or jealousy much more frequently than their male counterparts. But is this portrayal scientifically accurate? Research has shown that there are differences in how men and women emotionally respond to situations. However, little research has addressed the core self-conscious emotions (SCE) of men and women and how they differ. Nicole M. Else-Quest of the Department of Psychology at the University of... 
