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depression

the brain care score: unlocking the connection between your brain and body
taking care of your brain is, for lack of a better term, a no-brainer, right? not necessarily.
angelica bottaro
brain health
jan 29, 2025
while the brain care score aims to address diseases that often develop as people age, it’s most beneficial at any age. data from the u.k. biobank research showed that people under 50 may experience the most benefit from using it.

hawthorne: depression is an invisible pain  
people would describe me as energetic and outgoing, although i’ve had times where the last thing i wanted to do was talk to people. i carried a heaviness that dampened my motivation to do what i needed to do.
karen hawthorne
depression
jan 21, 2025
statistics canada reports that since 1990 mental disorders have accounted for “14 per cent of years of life lost due to disability.”

blue monday might be a marketing stunt, but seasonal affective disorder is very real
the third monday of january is widely regarded as the “saddest day of the year.” the sentiment of sadness was aptly named blue monday, but not by scientists or doctors.
angelica bottaro
depression
jan 20, 2025
the onset of seasonal depression happens, for many people, during the months of december, january, and february—and blue monday is smack dab in the middle of it.

raising a child with depression: what every parent needs to know
parenting a teenager is tough, even on the best of days. but when your teen is struggling with depression, it’s an entirely different challenge.
chris coulter
mental health
oct 31, 2024
these reflections are about my lessons with maddie and what i wish i’d known sooner.

5 ways virtual reality is improving patient experiences and health outcomes
vr is taking fake worlds and turning them into real life improvements for a variety of people with various chronic diseases and conditions
angelica bottaro
technology
may 13, 2024
using vr in healthcare can help improve overall quality of life for those with chronic diseases.

finding your treatment: managing bipolar disorder through ketamine therapy
yollanda has experienced relief from her bipolar disorder with ketamine, and she hopes others can find the same relief by keeping an "open mind."
angelica bottaro
mental health
may 13, 2024
yollanda zhang has had 19 ketamine sessions and, so far, the results have been a "miracle."

mental health week 2024: compassion-focused therapy answers 'a call to be kind'
compassion-focused therapy was designed for those who experience poor mental health that revolves around shame, self-criticism, and low self-esteem.
angelica bottaro
mental health
may 08, 2024
compassion-focused therapy is gaining popularity for its ability to improve mood disorders.

lsd and sleep: microdosing research shows potential for managing depressive disorders
a new clinical trial for the lsd drug mb22001 found that it could help both sleep and depression.
angelica bottaro
depression
apr 24, 2024
new research suggests microdosing lsd may help both sleep and depression.
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the brain care score: unlocking the connection between your brain and body
taking care of your brain is, for lack of a better term, a no-brainer, right? not necessarily.
angelica bottaro
brain health
jan 29, 2025
while the brain care score aims to address diseases that often develop as people age, it’s most beneficial at any age. data from the u.k. biobank research showed that people under 50 may experience the most benefit from using it.

hawthorne: depression is an invisible pain  
people would describe me as energetic and outgoing, although i’ve had times where the last thing i wanted to do was talk to people. i carried a heaviness that dampened my motivation to do what i needed to do.
karen hawthorne
depression
jan 21, 2025
statistics canada reports that since 1990 mental disorders have accounted for “14 per cent of years of life lost due to disability.”

blue monday might be a marketing stunt, but seasonal affective disorder is very real
the third monday of january is widely regarded as the “saddest day of the year.” the sentiment of sadness was aptly named blue monday, but not by scientists or doctors.
angelica bottaro
depression
jan 20, 2025
the onset of seasonal depression happens, for many people, during the months of december, january, and february—and blue monday is smack dab in the middle of it.

raising a child with depression: what every parent needs to know
parenting a teenager is tough, even on the best of days. but when your teen is struggling with depression, it’s an entirely different challenge.
chris coulter
mental health
oct 31, 2024
these reflections are about my lessons with maddie and what i wish i’d known sooner.
powered by
movember canada

5 ways virtual reality is improving patient experiences and health outcomes
vr is taking fake worlds and turning them into real life improvements for a variety of people with various chronic diseases and conditions
angelica bottaro
technology
may 13, 2024
using vr in healthcare can help improve overall quality of life for those with chronic diseases.

finding your treatment: managing bipolar disorder through ketamine therapy
yollanda has experienced relief from her bipolar disorder with ketamine, and she hopes others can find the same relief by keeping an "open mind."
angelica bottaro
mental health
may 13, 2024
yollanda zhang has had 19 ketamine sessions and, so far, the results have been a "miracle."

mental health week 2024: compassion-focused therapy answers 'a call to be kind'
compassion-focused therapy was designed for those who experience poor mental health that revolves around shame, self-criticism, and low self-esteem.
angelica bottaro
mental health
may 08, 2024
compassion-focused therapy is gaining popularity for its ability to improve mood disorders.

lsd and sleep: microdosing research shows potential for managing depressive disorders
a new clinical trial for the lsd drug mb22001 found that it could help both sleep and depression.
angelica bottaro
depression
apr 24, 2024
new research suggests microdosing lsd may help both sleep and depression.
powered by
obesity canada
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