Depression Archives

4 Key Questions to Ask When You’re Starting Therapy for Symptoms of Depression

Feb 27, 2024 · UHN Staff · Depression

Your depression symptoms have reached a point where you’re ready to consider therapy. Or, perhaps a loved one has urged you to see a therapist, having watched you grow sadder or more withdrawn. And now your mind is swimming in questions about therapy for depression. It’s normal to have a … Read More

Spotlight on Supplements: Kava

Feb 27, 2024 · Kristen N. Smith, PhD, RDN, LD · Depression

Overview. Kava is a compound (extracted from a plant member of the pepper family called Piper methysticum) native to islands of the western Pacific. The root of the plant is emulsified into a beverage or it can be dried and incorporated into dietary supplement form. Kava may also be called … Read More

There’s Something About Sauerkraut

Feb 27, 2024 · Denise Webb · Depression

The Folklore. “Sauerkraut” is simply the German word for sour cabbage. Although sauerkraut is considered to be a national dish of Germany, and has been a staple of the German diet since the 1600s, it didn’t originate in Germany. It is believed to have originated in China and was then … Read More

How to Recognize and Respond to a Panic Attack

Jan 22, 2024 · UHN Staff · Depression

Your heart starts racing. You’re having trouble catching your breath. Something seems very wrong. When these sensations come on suddenly, you might first think you’re having a heart attack. But for millions of people, those are symptoms of a panic attack, an event experienced by about one in 10 adults … Read More

Resistance to New Experiences

Jan 22, 2024 · Maurizio Fava, MD · Depression

Q: I have noticed my mother, who is in her early 80s, becoming noticeably less interested in trying new things or breaking with her daily routine. Is this normal or is there something else going on? A: As people get older, they can feel they have less control in their … Read More

How to Find a Silver Lining or Simply Cope a Little Better in Stressful Situations

Dec 20, 2023 · UHN Staff · Depression

When confronted with personal challenges or news that can leave you discouraged and deflated, you might try to look for some positive takeaway message or lesson. You may wonder how you can cope when things seem overwhelming. While you may not be able to find a silver lining in every … Read More

Ask the Doctor January 2024

Dec 20, 2023 · UHN Staff · Depression

Q: Is short-term memory the same as working memory? A: Because aspects of working memory and short-term memory overlap, they are sometimes used interchangeably. But, generally, they are thought of as two distinct types of memory. Short-term memory is, as the term implies, information that is held on to for … Read More

Seek Out the Spice of Life

Dec 19, 2023 · UHN Staff · Depression

We know the importance of herbs and spices for enhancing flavors, but do you know how they can enhance your health as well? They have been used for centuries for both culinary and medicinal purposes. Herbs like basil, oregano, and cilantro are the leaves of the plant and spices like … Read More

Treating Seasonal Affective Disorder

Nov 29, 2023 · UHN Staff · Depression

Q: Other than light therapy, are there any effective ways to reduce the impact of seasonal affective disorder (SAD)? A: An estimated 5 to 7 percent of U.S. adults experience SAD, though the actual numbers may be higher. Using a light therapy box is often a first-line treatment, but there … Read More

News Briefs December 2023

Nov 29, 2023 · UHN Staff · Depression

Even Short-Term Exposure to Air Pollution May Raise Risk of Stroke While previous studies have established a link between long-term exposure to various types of air pollution and reduced brain health, recent research suggests that just five days of exposure to air pollutants may raise the risk of stroke. The … Read More

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