Major depressive disorder

Study: Consistent Lack of Sleep linked to Future Depressive Symptoms

According to a new genetic study headed by UCL (University College London) experts, sleeping less than five hours per night may increase the risk of getting depressive symptoms.Historically, poor sleep has been seen as a side effect of mental ill health, but this study found that the link between sleep and mental illness is more complex.The study, published in the journal Translational Psychiat

Aesthetician asks compensation for wrong HIV positive tests

An aesthetician has opened a lawsuit of damages against an eye hospital for wrongly diagnosing her with HIV positive twice, causing her depression and suicidal thoughts.

According to local reports, the 28-year-old woman, identified only by initials C.G., went to an eye hospital for an eyelid operation.

Bulgarians - Most Mentally Stable in the EU

Bulgaria and Romania are at the bottom of the ranking of the European statistical agency Eurostat for the share of citizens of EU countries suffering from chronic depression.

The share of citizens of EU countries suffering from chronic depression in 2019 is 7.2%, according to Eurostat.

According to researchers, this share has increased by 0.3% compared to 2014.

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