Depression

Emotions shape our behavior and relationships. Despite their importance, men often suppress their emotions. Societal expectations of men being self-reliant and providers can make emotional expression inappropriate. Due to this cultural expectation, many men feel they must suppress their emotions to fit masculine norms. These social pressures may make men feel weak and hide their...

Mental health is essential to well-being, yet discussing and seeking out help for mental health issues are still stigmatized in minority cultures. A range of factors could contribute to this reluctance, such as history, distrust in outside services, or not having enough resources readily available. Unfortunately, without supportive action, these stigmas can have far-reaching implications...

Talking about your feelings is never easy; it can often be intimidating, scary, and embarrassing. But learning to express your emotions safely and constructively is essential for helping us lead healthier lives – mentally and physically. It can help us create meaningful relationships with those around us and increase our self-awareness, allowing us better to...

Men may have a harder time than women seeking help for issues related to their mental, social, or emotional well-being. Particularly applicable to anxious and depressed states of mind. Cultural and social pressures on men to be seen as strong, independent, and in charge may make it difficult for them to recognize and seek help...

The prevalence of anxiety and depression is high in patients with ATTR-CA, particularly among older females, emphasizing the need for increased awareness and evaluation of psychological burden in this population. There is a comparatively increased prevalence of anxiety and depression among adults with different cardiovascular diseases (CVD) relative to the general population. However, to date,...

University students with anxiety and depression are more likely to use substances, but less than half of them get treatment for mental health, according to a recent study, which reported that students who used drugs were more likely to access services, but on-campus healthcare can still be changed to better meet the needs of students....

Anxiety and depression are increasingly common, yet many people do not receive treatment. Self-guided acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) web apps are an effective, accessible treatment option for people experiencing anxiety and depression. Self-help websites and apps using acceptance and commitment therapy improve anxiety, depression, and quality of life ACT apps are more accessible than...

Reminiscence therapy significantly affects cancer-related symptoms, including depression and anxiety, and is also useful in improving self-esteem, quality of life, and self-hope. Cancer survivors exhibit significant psychological and physical changes owing to a long course of treatment. Reminiscence therapy has been used to treat psychological disorders, including anxiety and depression. A systematic review and meta-analysis...

Depression and initial spinal cord involvement are among the factors associated with neuropathic pain in patients diagnosed with neuromyelitis optical spectrum disorders. Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) is an autoimmune inflammatory disorder with severe demyelination, especially of the optic nerve, brain, and spinal cord. Neuropathic pain is a common yet underrecognized symptom of NMOSD. The...