A number of studies have found massage therapy helpful in alleviating the symptoms of depression. Massage therapy is done by a trained massage therapist who manipulates the body with pressure, tension, motion, and vibration. This is accomplished manually with hands, fingers, elbows, and forearms or with mechanical aids. The massage therapist targets a variety of […]
Depression and Anxiety Can Shrink the Brain
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 […]
Anxiety Associated With Sick Leave At Work
According to research into anxiety treatment, people call in sick for numerous reasons. New research pinpoints stress and anxiety as a major reason for sick leave and absences at the workplace. In an article appearing in the journal Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica, researchers at the Norwegian Institute of Public Health, in collaboration with Australian and British […]
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 […]