Tag Archives: Depressed

Older adults who drink tea are less likely to be depressed

Previous research has suggested that there is a link between depression and tea drinking. Now, a new study is investigating this relationship further. Depression is common among older adults, with 7% of those over the age of 60 years reporting “major depressive disorder.” Accordingly, research is underway to identify possible causes, which include genetic predisposition,… Read More »

You’re Not Apathetic, You’re Depressed

I’m not a mental health professional, but I am someone who has battled with depression for years. One of the things that I’ve learned is that depression doesn’t always present as sadness or isolation. Sometimes looking for clues or symptoms of depression can be a tricky process especially when we look for familiar tell-tale signs… Read More »

Depressed? The places not to live if you need help

A flagship NHS mental health service is failing patients in one in seven areas of England, research by the BBC shows. People with conditions like depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder are entitled to psychological therapies, such as counselling. The NHS is meant to successfully treat half of the people it sees. But an analysis… Read More »