/tags/depression depression en-US WLRN Tue, 27 Dec 2022 10:00:19 GMT /health/2022-12-27/psychedelic-drugs-may-launch-a-new-era-in-psychiatric-treatment-brain-scientists-say Psychedelic drugs were a hot topic at this year's Society for Neuroscience meeting. Researchers hope the drugs can help people with disorders like depression and PTSD. Tue, 27 Dec 2022 10:00:19 GMT /health/2022-12-27/psychedelic-drugs-may-launch-a-new-era-in-psychiatric-treatment-brain-scientists-say Jon Hamilton /health-news-florida/2022-12-21/as-anxiety-and-depression-increase-more-floridians-turn-to-medical-marijuana In 2021, cannabis sales increased to $30 billion, 40% higher than the previous year. The United States is expected to make up 75% of global cannabis sales in 2026. Wed, 21 Dec 2022 21:00:00 GMT /health-news-florida/2022-12-21/as-anxiety-and-depression-increase-more-floridians-turn-to-medical-marijuana Reighan Sheppard - WUFT /news/2022-05-30/there-are-2-types-of-immigrants-those-who-look-back-and-those-who-dont-im-both My story is unique in some ways, but also similar to that of many immigrants. And it brings up certain questions; like, what are the emotional consequences of emigrating to a different country? Mon, 30 May 2022 14:30:01 GMT /news/2022-05-30/there-are-2-types-of-immigrants-those-who-look-back-and-those-who-dont-im-both Miguel Macias /news/2022-04-26/brain-scans-may-reveal-a-lot-about-mental-illness-but-not-until-studies-get-bigger Scientists are using MRI scans to understand how mental illness shows up in the brain. But new research raises concerns that existing studies are not reliable because the sample sizes are too small. Tue, 26 Apr 2022 15:00:09 GMT /news/2022-04-26/brain-scans-may-reveal-a-lot-about-mental-illness-but-not-until-studies-get-bigger Jon Hamilton /news/2021-06-22/rage-and-reggaeton-in-colombia-j-balvin-documentary-ponders-an-artists-duty In "The Boy From Medellín," superstar J Balvin must find his social voice as Colombian street protests erupt before the biggest show of his life — in his hometown. Tue, 22 Jun 2021 10:00:58 GMT /news/2021-06-22/rage-and-reggaeton-in-colombia-j-balvin-documentary-ponders-an-artists-duty Tim Padgett /news/2021-02-01/the-pandemics-toll-on-mental-health-and-preventing-self-harm According to a new safety poll by Navigate360 and Zogby Strategies shows 56% of teens surveyed between the ages of 16 and 17 across the U.S. (broken down by region) said they personally knew someone who considered hurting themselves. Mon, 01 Feb 2021 11:00:56 GMT /news/2021-02-01/the-pandemics-toll-on-mental-health-and-preventing-self-harm Caitie Muñoz /news/2020-12-31/depression-is-on-the-rise-during-the-pandemic-but-heres-how-to-find-help-along-the-way The emotional toll of the COVID-19 pandemic is a lot worse than experts projected. Thu, 31 Dec 2020 17:58:21 GMT /news/2020-12-31/depression-is-on-the-rise-during-the-pandemic-but-heres-how-to-find-help-along-the-way Katie Lepri Cohen /2020-11-04/rigorous-study-backs-a-psychedelic-treatment-for-major-depression Psilocybin, the hallucinogenic substance found in "magic" mushrooms, appears to relieve the symptoms of major depression. Wed, 04 Nov 2020 20:39:41 GMT /2020-11-04/rigorous-study-backs-a-psychedelic-treatment-for-major-depression Jon Hamilton /2020-09-10/retired-nfl-players-continue-opioid-use-and-suffer-depression-uf-study-shows The study shows the long-term effects of opioid use by NFL players, even after their careers have ended. Thu, 10 Sep 2020 10:16:10 GMT /2020-09-10/retired-nfl-players-continue-opioid-use-and-suffer-depression-uf-study-shows WUSF Staff /2020-01-16/as-menopause-nears-be-aware-it-can-trigger-depression-and-anxiety-too Women with a history of depression and anxiety are at a higher risk of having a flare-up during the time leading up to menopause. And getting doctors to take the issue seriously can be challenging. Thu, 16 Jan 2020 10:06:00 GMT /2020-01-16/as-menopause-nears-be-aware-it-can-trigger-depression-and-anxiety-too Rhitu Chatterjee