Sleep deprivation an effective treatment for depressive disorders?
If one were to ask someone what they most associate the treatment of depression with, the most likely answer would be 'with pharmacotherapy'. Indeed, the treatment of depressive disorders is...
An old antibiotic - a 'novelty' in the treatment of depression?
Minocycline, referred to in the article below, is an antibiotic from the semi-synthetic tetracycline group, known since the early 1970s. It acts against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria....
How to prevent depression caused by the use of social networks?
For a large part of society, daily activity on social networks is normal. Exchanging views, posting events from private life, taking an interest in the lives of celebrities - these are just some...
Testing C-reactive protein levels in arterial blood helpful in determining treatment strategies for depression?
Depression is an increasingly common problem of our time. The WHO lists this condition as a major cause of 'social disability'. It is estimated that around 300 million people worldwide struggle with...
Depression and the immune system, or the theory of depression as an inflammatory response
Depression is a heteregenic disease with multiple factors involved in its pathomechanism. Recent years have focused attention on immune processes that may contribute to the development of depression....
Can low-fat milk or yoghurt reduce the risk of depression?
Recent observations by scientists in the medical world report that low-fat dairy products may have a beneficial effect on our mental health. More specifically, they may reportedly lower our risk of...
'Depression - let's talk about it'. World Health Day
Every year, World Health Day is celebrated in April. In 2017, the WHO is focusing on one mental disorder - depression. What caught the organisation's attention? The increasing prevalence of...
7 April - World Health Day
World Health Day is celebrated each year on 7 April. The date is not coincidental, as this day is also the anniversary of the founding of the World Health Organisation. The slogan for this year's...
Light shed on depression from a different angle...
It would be catastrophic to say that the entire human population suffers from depressive disorders. It would also be untrue to describe the disease as incurable. Nor would it be correct to say that a...
In whom should we suspect depression?
The statistics on the incidence of depression can certainly be frightening. They are probably the reason why there is more and more talk about depression. Depression can affect anyone - from children...
Can physical activity protect children from depression?
The ability of exercise to protect against depression is proven and well researched - in both adults and adolescents. Can we expect the same protective effect in children too? We don't know yet,...
Autumn sadness, or maybe something more? A few words about seasonal depression
As every year, nature plays everything out according to plan. After a sunny and warm summer came the most difficult time for meteoropaths, the autumn-winter period. The day has decided to shorten to...
Depression in a pregnant woman increases the risk of emotional and behavioural problems for her baby?
This is the conclusion reached by the authors of a review published recently in the journal The Lancet Psychiatry. Pregnancy depression most commonly affects women in the last trimester of pregnancy...
Variations of depression in adolescent patients
Depression is one of the most well-known psychiatric conditions. It can occur in anyone: in an adult, an elderly person or a child. In the latter group, it is not always easy to diagnose depression....
Paternal baby blues
According to researchers, around 20 per cent of parents, both mothers and fathers, suffer from psychological distress caused by the birth of an offspring.
The role of light in the treatment of depression
Light not only helps in the treatment of seasonal mood disorders, but also in the treatment of clinical depression.
Depression and suicide attempts
Scientific research and the observations of specialists show that suicide is one of the most serious complications of depression. At present, an increasing number of suicides have been observed among...
Antidepressants and how they work
Antidepressants, another common name for antidepressants, are categorised as psychotropic agents/drugs. They are used for patients suffering from depressive disorders but also for those with anxiety...
Depression - when to see a doctor?
It is worth (and necessary!) to seek medical help when the depressed mood lasts for more than two weeks, is accompanied by anhedonia (lack of feeling of pleasure) and a significant reduction of...
