The pandemic’s mental health toll is not distributed equally. Its impact is disproportionately felt by racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, people with disabilities and those experiencing poverty.
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Stress, depression, and high blood pressure were just some of the risk factors the study’s researchers identified.
Medical treatments involving neurostimulation are resurfacing and appear to be more effective than drugs in treating depression.
The issues facing Black Americans are not confined to only racial discrimination. Gender plays a part too.
Many people are already struggling amid the stress and uncertainty of the pandemic. For Melbourne residents, a second lockdown is likely to place an even bigger strain on their mental health.
Minocycline, a type of antibiotic, has had promising results in treating depression in both animals and humans.
If you suspect someone you live with is depressed, follow these guidelines.
Our study found many ambulance staff felt ill-equipped to respond to these calls.
How one filmmaker is trying to capture the visceral experience of an abusive relationship to foster understanding and empathy, and prevent further abuse.
Study finds there is still no evidence that ECT is effective for depression – 80 years after its introduction.
A mental health crisis has begun, as social isolation from the coronavirus and loss of jobs, income and loved ones have left people reeling. A transformation of care is badly needed.
The U.S. suicide rate has been increasing for decades. According to a sociologist who studies suicide, depression is just one factor among many implicated social conditions.
Between 10-15% of all cells within the brain are microglia.
Social enterprises like the one in Fogo Island, N.L., offer hope in a world turned upside down by the current pandemic.
There comes a point when we just have to let it go and give up control.
Physical activity can help people manage the stress of COVID-19, but closures and distancing have made it even harder to exercise. These researchers are developing a free toolkit to help us all cope.
COVID-19 patients are spending weeks in intensive care units, isolated and alone, knowing they have a disease that doctors don’t fully understand. It’s a recipe for post-traumatic stress disorder.
A bereavement counsellor on grief, loss and longing.
Penn State Laureate William Doan found solace in a daily act that has benefits scientists are just beginning to understand.
While there have been spikes across the board, some groups are suffering more than others.
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Professor of Psychiatry, Monash University
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Professor and Personal Chair, Swansea University
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Professor of Psychology, San Diego State University
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Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Wayne State University
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Professor of Clinical Neuropsychology, University of Cambridge
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Scientia Professor, UNSW Sydney
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Professor of Critical and Social Psychiatry, UCL
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Honorary Clinical Research Fellow in Psychiatry, UCL
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Professor of Health Sciences, Simon Fraser University
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Director School of Medicine and Psychology, Australian National University
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Head of the Department of Psychiatry, The University of Melbourne
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Postdoctoral Research Associate, Cognitive Neuroscience, University of Cambridge
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Clinical Psychologist and Professor in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience, Dalhousie University
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Professor of Psychology, The University of Melbourne
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Associate Professor of Family Medicine, Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science
