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In Brief: Several Programs from NPR Focus on Perinatal Depression

It is great to see so many well-written and researched reports on perinatal depression in the news these days.  Here are a few great stories from NPR published over the last couple of months.  One of the best things about these articles is that they center on women’s experiences of their illness.  There is so… Read More: In Brief: Several Programs from NPR Focus on Perinatal Depression »

Air pollution linked to depression: study

Exposure to high levels of air pollution increases the risk of depression and other mental illnesses, according to new research. Researchers from University College London reviewed nine studies analysing the link between emissions and mental health. They found that being exposed to small airborne pollutants known as PM2.5 was associated with a greater chance of… Read More: Air pollution linked to depression: study »

Medical News Today: Study finds ‘strong link’ between vaping and depression

A recent study concludes that people who smoke electronic cigarettes are twice as likely to report clinical depression as those who have never vaped. The correlation was particularly strong among younger people. Share on PinterestA new study identifies a link between vaping and depression. Known as vaping, battery-powered e-cigarettes use heat to deliver an aerosol… Read More: Medical News Today: Study finds ‘strong link’ between vaping and… »