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Medical News Today: Using Facebook to predict depression

New research uses over half a million Facebook status updates to predict depression diagnoses in people at risk. Your Facebook posts may predict whether you will develop depression. Depression is one of the most widespread mental health problems in the United States, with over 16 million adults having experienced at least one major depressive episode… Read More »

Eating Disorders and Depression

According to a study in the American Journal of Psychiatry (1995), 50 percent of people with an eating disorder also meet the criteria for depression. What isn’t for certain is whether some people suffering from depression are more prone to develop an eating disorder or whether people suffering from an eating disorder are prone to… Read More »

Getting Depression Counselling, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy or Addiction Counselling

There are many things in one’s life that can cause a variety of problems for their mental and physical health. Many people are discovering that getting the therapy that they need helps them to deal with whatever problem they may be facing. Getting cognitive behavioural therapy, addiction counselling or depression counselling can help a person… Read More »

How To Battle Depression And Win

by Kaustav Ray How To Battle Depression And Win Depression is a persistent feeling of low self-esteem, worthlessness and physical fatigue for a prolonged period that may ultimately lead to suicidal thoughts. In today’s day and age, with rising levels of stress, millions around the globe are potentially suffering from depression. The good news is… Read More »

Depression Hits 20% of Young Adults With Autism

By E.J. Mundell HealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, Aug. 31, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Depression affects almost 20 percent of young adults with autism, new research shows, a rate that’s more than triple that seen in the general population. And young adults with autism who were relatively high-functioning — meaning they did not have intellectual disabilities —… Read More »