Researchers in Leipzig may have discovered why many new mothers feel down after giving birth, according to a report in the Telegraph (19 June 2010).
Oestrogen levels drop dramatically for women when they give birth, which coincides with the blocking of certain feel-good chemicals in the brain, they found.
The report from the MPI for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences is published in the Archives of General Psychiatry.
Dr Julia Sacher, who led the research, comments: "Our results have the exciting potential for prevention for severe postpartum blues. This could have an impact on prevention and treatment of postpartum depression in the future."
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Saturday, 19 June 2010
Sunday, 30 May 2010
News: Younger people 'worry about loneliness' - The Guardian
Young people between the ages of 18-34 are particularly susceptible to worrying about loneliness, according to a report published by the Mental Health Foundation. One in 10 adults in the UK feel lonely, and four in 10 have experienced depression as a result, reports Guardian (25 May 2010).
Andrew McCulloch, Chief Executive of the Mental Health Foundation, commented: "Changes to the way we live are putting an increasing number of people at risk of loneliness, which can lead to health problems if chronic. People who find themselves feeling lonely should not have to feel uncomfortable talking about it or asking for help. By raising awareness of the subject we hope to tackle the stigma attached to loneliness and help individuals who are feeling lonely to connect with others."
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Andrew McCulloch, Chief Executive of the Mental Health Foundation, commented: "Changes to the way we live are putting an increasing number of people at risk of loneliness, which can lead to health problems if chronic. People who find themselves feeling lonely should not have to feel uncomfortable talking about it or asking for help. By raising awareness of the subject we hope to tackle the stigma attached to loneliness and help individuals who are feeling lonely to connect with others."
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Sunday, 2 May 2010
News: 'Green' exercise quickly 'boosts mental health' - BBC News
Feeling blue? Then go green. Researchers from Essex University in the UK say enjoying some exercise in the great outdoors could perk up your mental health according to a report on BBC News (1 May 2010).
The study looked at the evidence of ten studies involving 1,250 people.
Commenting on the findings, Paul Farmer, of UK mental health charity MIND, said: "It's important that people experiencing depression can be given the option of a range of treatments, and we would like to see all doctors considering exercise as a treatment where appropriate."
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The study looked at the evidence of ten studies involving 1,250 people.
Commenting on the findings, Paul Farmer, of UK mental health charity MIND, said: "It's important that people experiencing depression can be given the option of a range of treatments, and we would like to see all doctors considering exercise as a treatment where appropriate."
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Sunday, 14 February 2010
News: Charity pushes for LSD use in medicine - Financial Times
British charity the Beckley Foundation is helping to fund medical trials using LSD, according to reports in the Financial Times (13 February 2010).
Amanda Feilding, from the Beckley Foundation which promotes psychedelic research, said: "We want to open up these incredibly valuable compounds that have been used throughout history. We know LSD is non-toxic and non-addictive. The only way to overcome the taboo is by giving scientific explanations of how to use them beneficially."
LSD has been used in the past in psychotherapy settings in the late 1940s and following the second world war. Bans were introduced following the introduction of the UN Convention on Psychotropic Substances in 1971.
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Amanda Feilding, from the Beckley Foundation which promotes psychedelic research, said: "We want to open up these incredibly valuable compounds that have been used throughout history. We know LSD is non-toxic and non-addictive. The only way to overcome the taboo is by giving scientific explanations of how to use them beneficially."
LSD has been used in the past in psychotherapy settings in the late 1940s and following the second world war. Bans were introduced following the introduction of the UN Convention on Psychotropic Substances in 1971.
For more stories about mental health, counselling and psychotherapy, please visit www.therapyme.com and click on 'In the News'.
News - 'Internet addiction' linked to depression, says study - BBC News
Research published by Leeds University suggests a link between internet addiction and depression, reports BBC News (3 February 2010).
Researcher Dr Catriona Morrison comments: "The internet now plays a huge part in modern life, but its benefits are accompanied by a darker side. While many of us use the internet to pay bills, shop and send e-mails, there is a small subset of the population who find it hard to control how much time they spend online, to the point where it interferes with their daily activities. Our research indicates that excessive internet use is associated with depression, but what we don't know is which comes first - are depressed people drawn to the internet or does the internet cause depression? Now we need to investigate the nature of that relationship and consider the issue of causation."
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Researcher Dr Catriona Morrison comments: "The internet now plays a huge part in modern life, but its benefits are accompanied by a darker side. While many of us use the internet to pay bills, shop and send e-mails, there is a small subset of the population who find it hard to control how much time they spend online, to the point where it interferes with their daily activities. Our research indicates that excessive internet use is associated with depression, but what we don't know is which comes first - are depressed people drawn to the internet or does the internet cause depression? Now we need to investigate the nature of that relationship and consider the issue of causation."
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Sunday, 6 December 2009
News: Jobless to be offered 'talking treatment' to help put Britain back to work - The Guardian
The UK Government will announce plans this week to introduce counselling care of the job centre in an attempt to get people back to work, reports The Guardian (4 December 2009).
With six million adults in the UK suffering from depression and anxiety, the initiative will use therapy (predominantly CBT) to get people off incapacity benefit and back into paid employment.
Those referred to CBT clinics will receive eight sessions. Approximately 40% of long-term sickness benefit are diagnosed with depression.
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With six million adults in the UK suffering from depression and anxiety, the initiative will use therapy (predominantly CBT) to get people off incapacity benefit and back into paid employment.
Those referred to CBT clinics will receive eight sessions. Approximately 40% of long-term sickness benefit are diagnosed with depression.
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Sunday, 22 November 2009
News: Divorcing couples to be offered counselling on the NHS - The Observer
Couples that hit the rocks may be offered free counselling on the NHS the UK Health Secretary Andy Burnham will announce this week reports The Observer (22 November 2009).
Burnham comments: "Trouble at home can lead to depression and anxiety. Sometimes even children can be caught up in the fallout. When couples hit a rocky patch, a bit of help and support can stop it spiralling out of control. Professional support can help people rebuild relationships or separate amicably."
The NHS counselling will be launched in April 2010 as part of the Improving Access to Psychological Therapies programme that aims to get people back to work.
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Burnham comments: "Trouble at home can lead to depression and anxiety. Sometimes even children can be caught up in the fallout. When couples hit a rocky patch, a bit of help and support can stop it spiralling out of control. Professional support can help people rebuild relationships or separate amicably."
The NHS counselling will be launched in April 2010 as part of the Improving Access to Psychological Therapies programme that aims to get people back to work.
For more stories about counselling, psychotherapy and mental health please visit the news blog on TherapyMe.com.
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