TORONTO—It was just a few weeks before Christmas 2021 when Matthew spoke to his mother, Sharon Danley, about a holiday he wanted to take in New York City. Being on disability and unable to afford to pay for the trip himself, he asked her for some money, Danley says. She agreed, and just before Matthew…
‘Nothing I Could Do’: A Mother Recounts How Her Mentally Ill Son Was Given Access to Assisted Suicide
How the Darker Days Downshift Your Metabolism and Mood
Along with pretty rust-colored leaves and pumpkin spice lattes, there’s another, less-celebrated hallmark of the fall season—the onset of a mental and emotional slump known as seasonal affective disorder. Known also by its very appropriate acronym, SAD, this disorder can sometimes be severe enough to significantly disrupt day-to-day functioning. As temperatures steadily fall and sunset…
Beyond Serotonin: Trend of 2 ‘Prescriptions’ Alleviate Depression, Get at Root Cause
October 1, 2022
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Globally, 5 percent of adults suffer from depression, and a total of 280 million people suffer from depression. Although the use of antidepressants have increased, the treatment results are inconsistent, and people’s symptoms sometimes don’t even improve. However, there are two naturally present antidepressants that people can try. Antidepressants Don’t Work for Some People? Data…
Pill Shortage Impacts Productivity: ‘People Unable to Focus’
Countless people depend on the powerful stimulant Adderall to get through their day, but when supply chain shortages interfere with access, they’re left in despair. STORY AT-A-GLANCE A labor shortage at Teva Pharmaceuticals, the top supplier of Adderall and its generic counterpart to the U.S., kicked off a shortage of the popular drug People from…
Eating Well: 5 Things Dietitians Eat When They Want to Boost Their Mood
September 29, 2022
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You probably already know that what you eat and drink can influence your mental wellness. From daily stressors to anxiety, depression, ADHD and chronic stress, the nutrients you put into your body have the potential to help, or hinder, how you feel and think. With this in mind we asked a handful of dietitians what…
Majority of Canadian Post-Secondary Students Say Their Mental Health Still ‘Negatively Impacted’ By Pandemic: Study
Most Canadian students are still feeling the negative mental health effects of dealing with the pandemic, according to a new study. The study, titled, “The New Abnormal: Student Mental Health Two Years Into COVID-19″ [pdf] was jointly produced by the Canadian Alliance of Student Associations (CASA), Abacus Data, and the Mental Health Commission of Canada. Among…
Chronic Eczema Patients Bear a Huge Mental Health Cost: 4 Tips to Find Relief
September 25, 2022
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Studies show that more than 40 percent of patients have had thoughts of self-harm. A patient said that 70 percent of his skin was wounded. A large area of his flesh was infected. Whenever he went out, he felt discriminated against. He was afraid that he might have to suffer for the rest of his…
Technology a Major Driver Behind Increasing Youth Distress, Australian Commission Says
Technology plays a key role in the worsening mental health of young Australians, according to Australia’s leading mental health task force. Up to 1,200 Australians participated in sharing their experience of the nation’s mental health and suicide prevention system through the “Making Connections for Your Mental Health” program launched by the National Health Commission (NHC) in…
Cancer, Dementia Deaths Up in Australia Following Pandemic Years
September 23, 2022
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Australia in 2022 has so far seen an increase in deaths from cancer, dementia, and diabetes. The findings from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) come after elective surgeries were suspended during the pandemic years over concerns hospitals could not cope with the volume of extra patients. The ABS found 75,593 deaths occurred since the start…
Seniors, This Daily Routine May Keep You Sharper, Happier
September 22, 2022
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Older adults who rise and shine early every day may have sharper minds and fewer depression symptoms, a new study suggests. The researchers found that U.S. adults aged 65 and older who typically got up early — before 7 a.m. — then stayed active throughout the day performed better on tests of memory and thinking…
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