Eagles’ Don Henley quizzed at lyrics trial about time a naked 16-year-old girl overdosed at his home

NEW YORK — Don Henley was asked in a New York courtroom Monday about a seamy episode from his past: his 1980 arrest after authorities said they found drugs and a naked 16-year-old girl suffering from an overdose at the Eagles co-founder’s Los Angeles home. Henley was testifying at an unrelated criminal trial, where three … Read more

A pacemaker for the brain helped a woman with crippling depression. It may soon be available to more

NEW YORK — Emily Hollenbeck lived with a deep, recurring depression she likened to a black hole, where gravity felt so strong and her limbs so heavy she could barely move. She knew the illness could kill her. Both of her parents had taken their lives. She was willing to try something extreme: Having electrodes … Read more

Living alone? Study links higher depression risk when isolated – National

Adults who live alone are more likely to grapple with higher rates of depression, especially for those lacking social and emotional support, according to a recent report. The report, released Thursday by the United States National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), found that 6.4 per cent of adults who lived alone reported feelings of depression, compared … Read more

Anxiety in Teenagers: 7 Expert Backed Ways to Curb Anxiousness in Teens

Home Lifestyle Anxiety in Teenagers: 7 Expert Backed Ways to Curb Anxiousness in Teens Anxiety has become an increasingly common problem in teenagers. Here is what experts suggest to help manage mental health better. As per the National Institutes of Health, approximately one-third of adolescents aged 13 to 18 are expected to encounter an anxiety … Read more

As investors pile into psychedelics, idealism gives way to pharma economics

Money is pouring into the fledgling psychedelic medicine industry, with dozens of startup companies vying to be among the first to sell mind-expanding drugs for depression, addiction and other mental health conditions. While psychedelics are still illegal under federal law, companies are jostling to try and patent key ingredients found in magic mushrooms, ayahuasca and … Read more

Feelings of depression linked to short-term weight gain, study finds – National

As the winter blues set in for many in Canada, experts say feelings of depression can lead people to gain weight, with new research suggesting that the risk of weight increases in the short term are higher in people who are already obese. A study by University of Cambridge scientists published in the PLOS ONE … Read more

matthew perry Friends: Matthew Perry lied about being sober, he was cruel and manipulative: Report

In a report published recently, the close associates of Matthew Perry have claimed that the ”Friends’ star was not clean and sober for 19 months leading up to his shocking death, contrary to his claims. He shot to global fame after landing the role of sarcastic Chandler Bing on the hit sitcom. But he was … Read more

How Autoimmune Conditions Can Pose Challenges For Expectant Mother And Her Baby?

Home Health Pregnancy Care: How Autoimmune Diseases Can Heighten The Risk of Depression in Moms-to-be? Studies have indicated that women with autoimmune diseases are not only more prone to antenatal depression but also face an increased risk of postpartum depression. DOCTOR VERIFIED Pregnancy Care: How Autoimmune Diseases Can Heighten The Risk of Depression in Moms-to-be? … Read more

Job burnout: What is it and how should we respond to it?

You’ve likely heard the term “burnout” more often in the last several years, but what exactly is it and what can be done about it? Quentin Durand-Moreau is an assistant professor of occupational medicine at the University of Alberta. He’s done a lot of research on work-related burnout and mental health more generally. What is … Read more

Sen. Fetterman says he thought news about his depression treatment would end his political career

WASHINGTON — Sen. John Fetterman acknowledges having “dark conversations” about harming himself before he hit “the emergency brake” and sought treatment for depression. He remembers thinking about his three school-age kids. “I can’t be a blueprint for my children. I can’t let them be left alone or not to understand why he would have done … Read more