Mood disorders

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

Woman at Corfu psychiatric ward killed by fellow patient

A patient at the psychiatric ward of the General Hospital of Corfu is accused of killing a fellow patient at the state-run facility, police said Friday,

The 45-year-old assailant, who is said to be grappling with bipolar disorder and psychosis, allegedly assaulted the 63-year-old victim, striking her twelve times in the face and neck with a pen and a wooden knife.

Survey among Students: Six Hours Spent behind the Desk Leads to Depression

Six hours behind the desk are enough for teenagers to develop some form of depression, according to researchers quoted by Metro. The newspaper cites a study by specialists at University College London. They examined data from 4257 adolescents whose movements were monitored with accelerometers for at least 10 hours a day. Participants' behavior was reported at 12, 14, and 16 years of age.

The Disease of the New Age - About 25% of the People Have Suffered from Depression at least Once

One in four people worldwide has suffered form depression at least once. Depression states have a serious impact on the economy as well, with funds being released for treatment, Dr. Katsarov said. Albena Drobachka reports an increase in cases of depression worldwide.

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