Dads are susceptible to postpartum depression just as mothers are, new research from the University of Illinois Chicago has found. “A lot of dads are stressed. They’re scared. They’re struggling with balancing work and parental and partner responsibilities,” lead author Dr. Sam Wainwright said. “A woman at risk for postpartum depression is much more likely to get postpartum depression if … Read more
A New York University professor is sounding the alarm about a looming social crisis for young men driven by the rise of “AI sex bots” and excessive consumption of pornography. Scott Galloway advocated for schools to start teaching young men “mating dynamics” to help preserve their ability to seek and build meaningful relationships with romantic … Read more
Life can be a little more fantastic with some plastic. The record-breaking “Barbie” movie has inspired a cultural phenomenon, contributing to a pink paint shortage and inspiring a fabulously feminine fashion trend, dubbed “Barbiecore.” More than just an aesthetic fad, the Greta Gerwig-directed flick, starring Margot Robbie as the titular Barbie and Ryan Gosling as Ken, has also … Read more
That bag of chips or slice of frozen pizza might make you happy while you’re eating it — but it could make you more susceptible to sadness long after the last bite. A new study published in the journal JAMA Open Network found that eating “ultra-processed” foods can contribute to a higher risk of depression. … Read more
DEAR ABBY: When my grandchild was born five years ago, my daughter suffered from severe postpartum depression and had to be hospitalized. Her father, who is not in good health, and I lived seven hours away and traveled as often as we could to help out. At one point my son-in-law called and told me … Read more
It’s no secret that smoking cigarettes can ruin your body. The list of illnesses that smoking causes — heart disease, stroke, diabetes, emphysema, bronchitis and several types of cancer — is long and troubling. However, most people don’t realize that smoking is also associated with mental illness. In recent years, studies have suggested that there’s … Read more
New genetic research has revealed that depression may be a direct cause of type 2 diabetes, according to scientists from the UK. The two conditions have always been linked: People with type 2 diabetes are about twice as likely to be diagnosed with depression compared to other people. However, it was never clear whether type … Read more
Do you believe in magic? Studies that support the use of psychedelics to treat mental health problems are popping up like mushrooms. Yesterday, the Journal of the American Medical Association published an investigation into the use of psilocybin mushrooms to treat major depressive disorder. MDD, or clinical depression, is a long-lasting emotional state that involves … Read more
Josh Seiter, a contestant on Kaitlyn Bristowe’s season of “The Bachelorette,” has died just days after sharing his depression and anxiety struggles on social media. He was 36. “It is with an extremely heavy heart that we share the tragic news of Joshua’s unexpected passing. As all who knew him can attest, Joshua was an … Read more
About one in every eight women experiences symptoms of postpartum depression, also known as perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs), per CDC data — and with a national shortage of mental health providers, many may find it difficult to get care. Researchers at the University of Texas are looking to bridge that gap by using artificial … Read more
Pass on the fast food. New research shows a connection between consumption of highly processed food, and “elevated” mental duress happening later in life, according to a paper from the Melbourne Collaborative Cohort Study. “Participants with the highest intake of ultra-processed food had increased odds of elevated psychological distress,” the study authors wrote. The research … Read more
The mental health crisis affecting America’s children and teenagers is overwhelming hospital emergency rooms, say doctors. Parents are bringing in children as young as 5 or 6 years old with psychiatric emergencies like anxiety, depression and suicide attempts — but they’re finding ERs are often unable to help. “This crisis is only getting worse,” Dr. … Read more
Amelia had been intent on losing weight most of her life — but this concern had never caused the 35-year-old to consider ending her life. Last summer, the Canadian woman was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and prescribed the wildly popular “miracle” drug Ozempic (semaglutide) by her doctor, who presented the drug as an easy … Read more
About 49,500 people took their own lives last year in the U.S., the highest number ever, according to new government data posted Thursday. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which posted the numbers, has not yet calculated a suicide rate for the year, but available data suggests suicides are more common in the U.S. than … Read more
This is nuts! A recent study suggests that eating nuts could have some surprising mental health benefits. The study, published in the journal Clinical Nutrition, found that eating about 30 grams of nuts every day can help lower the risk of depression in adults. “Our findings highlight yet another benefit of consuming nuts, with a … Read more
FDA approves first pill for treatment of postpartum depression – CBS News Watch CBS News The Food and Drug Administration on Friday announced that it has approved the drug Zurzuvae as the first pill specifically designed to treat postpartum depression. Roxana Saberi has more. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, … Read more
The Food and Drug Administration announced Friday it has approved the first oral treatment for postpartum depression. The drug, called zuranolone, is a once-a-day pill that will be branded as Zurzuvae by drugmakers Sage Therapeutics and Biogen. Zuranolone is approved for use in adults for the treatment of postpartum depression, an episode of major depression … Read more
A first-of-its-kind pill for postpartum depression had promising results in recent trials, and could be approved as soon as next week. A new study published in the American Journal of Psychiatry showed the pill led to positive effects on depression systems and was “generally well tolerated.” “Postpartum depression is underrecognized, undertreated and disruptive for those … Read more
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Call him Slim Joe. Rapper Fat Joe, 52, showed off his impressive 200-pound weight loss in Men’s Health, revealing to a reporter what motivated him to shed the weight. The South Bronx native, born Joseph Antonio Cartagena, explained that he fell into a deep depression after his best friend and mentee Big Pun, who struggled … Read more