Mood [affective] disorders (72 contents)
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...
Christmas is associated with the opportunity to spend quality time with family - this is indeed the case, but not always. Some people don't like Christmas, others don't necessarily enjoy getting...
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...
Can nutrition have an impact on reducing symptoms of depression? Scientists agree. Yes, there is such a diet.
Lowered mood and conflicts instead of family happiness? Postnatal depression can affect both mother and father.
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...
Nowadays, the symptoms of depression are rather widely known, due to social campaigns and the frequency of its occurrence. It is well known that depressive disorders can lead to a decrease in mood or...
There is not really one ideal profession for people who have bipolar affective disorder (BPAD). However, patients can - when choosing a job - be guided by certain aspects, as certain jobs will be...
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...
The pandemic that is upon us for another year in a row is negatively affecting the mental state of many people. Lockdown, isolation, closed schools, restricted contacts... Are we in danger of a wave...
Mentaldisorders are, unfortunately, becoming more common and affect children, young adults and seniors alike. Just as sometimes the patient himself notices that there is something worrying going on...
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...
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...
Mood swings happen occasionally to every human being, but they can be considered a problem when they occur extremely frequently and the patient starts to function less well because of them. Mood...
Although the problem is quite widespread, it is unfortunately relatively often underestimated - we are talking about depression in children and adolescents. The consequences of underestimating the...
Adolescence is a special time - the changes that take place during this period mean that many teenagers experience mood swings, irritability or other problems. Parents often wonder whether their...
Depression is one of the most common mental disorders. Depression, sadness, despondency. These states have been experienced by everyone many times in their lives. Are these symptoms of depression?
world Mental Health Day is celebrated on 10 October. This year marks the 28th edition of the event initiated by the World Federation for Mental Health. The main rationale behind the day is to raise...
Women are twice as likely as men to suffer from depression. The problem can be exacerbated especially when other illnesses are present in addition , reports the Italian newspaper La Repubblica. A...
Depression is associated with a lowered mood, difficulty in feeling joy or simply sadness, and indeed - psychopathological symptoms are the basic problems that are encountered in its course. However,...
For most people, autumn is a season of physical and mental decline. The increasingly shorter days, with less sunshine and often also rain, do not do much for the mood. A lowered mood can in many...
Ayahuasca is a drug mainly used by Indians from the Amazon basin. Researchers from various centres in Brazil conducted a study in which they wanted to determine what effect it had on treating people...