New research by a group of experts from Yale has found that depression and anxiety can result in shrinking of brain tissue, a process that may be triggered by expression of a solitary gene. Significant depression or chronic anxiety can create the loss of brain volume, a condition that contributes to both emotional and cognitive […]
Caffeine and Mental Health
In recent years, there has been a lot of research into the effects of caffeine on mental health. According to these studies, it appears that some caffeine may be helpful for certain conditions, but may aggravate others. Research regarding the effects of caffeine in depression has been mixed. Some studies have found that caffeine can […]
Fast Food Contributes to Depression
A recent study on depression treatment published in the Public Health Nutrition Journal found that eating fast foods and high-calories baked goods like croissants and muffins, on a frequent basis made participants around 50 percent more likely to develop symptoms of depression. The researchers also found that the more fast food a person consumes, the […]
Human Gene Linked to Optimism and Self-Esteem
UCLA scientists have identified for a particular gene that they believe is linked to optimism, self-esteem and mastery, which is the belief that one has control over one’s own life. Previous research has suggested that these three psychological resources are strongly associated with coping well with stress and depression and are critical components of optimistic […]