Formerly depressed adults who had emotionally supportive and close relationships were four times more likely to report complete mental health.
Binge Eating may also Trigger Depression
A typical depression due to binge eating is seen two to three times more commonly in women than in men.
A typical depression due to binge eating is seen two to three times more commonly in women than in men.
‘The length of the depressive episode had no bearing on an individual's ability to attain complete mental health.’
"This research provides a hopeful message to patients struggling with depression, their families and health professionals. A large number of formerly depressed individuals recover and go on to reach optimal well-being" said lead author of the study Esme Fuller-Thomson from University of Toronto. "Formerly depressed adults who had emotionally supportive and close relationships were four times more likely to report complete mental health than those without such relationships," study co-author Mercedes Bern-Klug from University of Iowa in the US said.
"Having at least one trusted friend was critical to cultivating complete mental health," Bern-Klug noted. This research was published in the journal Psychiatry Research. The researchers examined a nationally representative sample of more than 2,500 Canadians who had experienced a major depressive disorder at some point in their lives.
Anxiety and Depression Risk Higher Among Workaholics
Workaholics are people who compulsively work harder for longer hours. Some may enjoy it, while many feel compelled to do it.
Workaholics are people who compulsively work harder for longer hours. Some may enjoy it, while many feel compelled to do it.
Those whose longest depressive episode lasted more than two years were just as likely to be in complete mental health as those who had had the disorder for only one month. "In other words, there is no need for individuals and families to lose hope that a full recovery is beyond reach" co-author Senyo Agbeyaka from University of Toronto noted.
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Posting Photos of Babies on Facebook Put Moms at Risk of Depression
Mothers who felt societal pressure to be identified most strongly with their motherhood role posted more frequently about their baby in Facebook.
Mothers who felt societal pressure to be identified most strongly with their motherhood role posted more frequently about their baby in Facebook.
Depression in Women Reduces Chances of Pregnancy
Moderate to severe depressive symptoms, regardless of current psychotropic medication treatment, may delay conception.
Moderate to severe depressive symptoms, regardless of current psychotropic medication treatment, may delay conception.
