Neuropsychiatry
Depression (113 contents)
Am I just feeling sad, or am I already suffering from depression? When should I consult a psychiatrist?
Sadness, tiredness, trouble sleeping and a lack of enjoyment from things that used to bring you joy – is this just a rough patch, or is it depression? Find out how to recognise worrying symptoms and...
Do you use AI a lot? You might not be feeling your best!
Can artificial intelligence affect our well-being? Researchers have investigated the link between frequent use of AI and mental health.
When medication doesn’t help: psychological methods for managing gynaecological pain
Many women, when their gynaecologist suggests they seek help from a psychologist, react with disbelief: “But this pain isn’t all in my head.” Endometriosis, painful periods, vulvodynia and chronic...
Can I become a mother if I suffer from depression?
"When a woman suffering from depression thinks about motherhood, often the first emotion is not joy but fear. Fear for her own health and that of her child. Does the illness completely derail plans...
New antidepressants - what is changing in the treatment of depression?
Despite the wide availability of classic antidepressants, many patients do not achieve remission. Recent developments in the treatment of depression include drugs that act faster and target new...
Teenager sleeps through the whole weekend? It could save him from depression!
Is a teenager sleeping through the whole weekend wasting leisure time? Or is he regenerating himself? What gives weekend sleep away and is it really that bad? Researchers decided to find out.
How to deal with seasonal depression problems?
Seasonal depression, also known as seasonal affective disorder (SAD), is a type of depression that occurs cyclically, usually during autumn and winter. It is characterised by lowered mood, lack of...
A link between inflammatory markers and major depression in patients has been discovered!
The level of inflammation measured by the SII marker is directly related to the severity of depressive disorders. This finding by a group of Chinese researchers led by Dr Yixuan Bai and Dr Zanxi Fang...
How to deal with depression problems?
Depression is a serious mental disorder that affects thoughts, feelings and behaviour, leading to a variety of emotional and physical problems. People suffering from depression often feel...
How to deal with anxiety and depression?
Anxiety and depression are common disorders that can significantly affect quality of life. There are many ways to manage these conditions, both through professional help and self-help methods. In...
Seasonal depression in children - how to recognise it and help your child?
Winter has arrived and your child has started complaining about a lack of energy? Is he depressed and doesn't want to go to school? Beware, these could be signs of seasonal depression.
Superfoods in the fight against depression: What to eat to improve your mood?
Depression requires psychiatric and therapeutic support and the implementation of an appropriate diet. Diet has a significant impact on mood, and eating highly processed foods can exacerbate the...
Will psilocybin, found in some mushrooms, cure depression?
Depression affects many millions of people. Scientists are constantly looking for new drugs that can help patients who are resistant to existing treatments. This time, the target is an illegal...
Mediterranean diet a cure for depression in women?
Can nutrition have an impact on reducing symptoms of depression? Scientists agree. Yes, there is such a diet.
Mindfulness practice and physical exercise best for mental health
Mindfulness practice and exercise have been shown to be the most effective in maintaining mental health. This is the conclusion reached by a group of British researchers who analysed the results of...
Midwife support for the pregnant/obstetrician with depression: useful information
Mood disorders among pregnant and postpartum women are a common phenomenon. Depression is an illness that an increasing number of women also suffer from at conception age. The risk of depression in...
Depression patients in remission phase focus more on negative information
People with healed major depression show a greater susceptibility to negative stimuli and are thus at risk of relapse. This is the finding of a group of researchers, which was described and published...
How does running help treat depression?
Aerobic exercise, such as running, can act as an antidepressant. Researchers indicate that this form of activity can support the treatment of mild to moderate depression. Running has implications not...
Depression in the modern world
In this article I present the latest diagnostic forms of depressive disorders. In addition, I refer to recent research changing the perspective on depression as a whole. In current psychiatry, there...
Coronavirus and depression
The COVID-19 pandemic, which is still ongoing, has many different consequences - economic, social and health aspects. Doctors draw attention above all to the last mentioned and emphasise that...
Antidepressants and the risk of death from COVID-19
Medics are constantly looking at what drugs could be used to treat COVID-19. It is fairly obvious that they are considering various antiviral drugs, but from time to time preparations from other...
Occupational burnout recognised as a disease entity by the World Health Organisation
In May this year, occupational burnout was included in the WHO's International Classification of Diseases as an occupational syndrome significantly affecting health. As a result, from January next...
