Depression

Gideon Igra: Men's mental health in times of war

Gideon Igra sits down with The Jerusalem Post's Studio Producer, Yuval Barnea.

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Umami magic: Traditional Japanese diet linked to reduced depression risk, study finds.

Umami magic: Traditional Japanese diet linked to reduced depression risk, study finds

 1 in 3: Women with menopause before 40 suffer from depression. Illustration.

1 in 3: Women with menopause before 40 suffer from depression

 New Zealand approves medical use of psilocybin for depression treatment.

New Zealand approves medical use of psilocybin for depression treatment


Overweight men more prone to depression from restrictive diets, new research shows

Study of 28,500 Americans finds men and those overweight may be especially vulnerable to negative effects of restrictive eating due to lack of essential nutrients.

 Overweight men more prone to depression from restrictive diets, new research shows.

Study: Kissing may spread depression and anxiety via bacteria between spouses

Researchers detected significant increases in symptoms of depression and anxiety in originally healthy spouses.

 Study: Kissing may spread depression and anxiety via bacteria between spouses. Illustration.

UCSF study: Social media use linked to 35% spike in kids' depression

Depressive symptoms increased by 35% as kids' social media use rose from 7 to 73 minutes per day over three years.

 UCSF study: Social media use linked to 35% spike in kids' depression.

War increases postpartum depression, PTSD in pregnant Israeli women - study

Symptoms the women reported to have experienced include war-related nightmares, feeling constantly on edge or easily startled, and disconnected.

 A woman and a baby.

Study: Treating depression in young teenagers may be more effective than in adults

Scientists used network analysis to show that adolescent depression symptoms fluctuate before stabilizing in adulthood.

 Study: Treating depression in young teenagers may be more effective than in adults.

Study finds night owls have higher risk of depression

Poor sleep quality, lower mindfulness, and alcohol consumption contribute to increased depression in those who stay up late.

 Study finds night owls have higher risk of depression.

Exercise as effective as antidepressants in treating depression, says Professor Scott Lear

Neuroscientist Wendy Suzuki explains how exercise immediately impacts the brain by boosting mood-enhancing neurotransmitters.

Exercise as effective as antidepressants in treating depression, says Professor Scott Lear.

Purim Shpiel: Espresso launches new coffee pod flavor for Israelis laced with SSRIs: Depresso

Purim Shpiel: The following is a satirical article from The Jerusalem Post's annual parodic Purim page, The Jerusalem Roast. Enjoy!

 That's that me, depresso.

Families of deceased hostages suffer without recognition or support, report finds

Seventeen family members of varying degrees of relation were interviewed with informed consent by Dr. Einat Yehene, a rehabilitation psychologist with the Hostage Families Forum Health Division.

 Hostage posters seen at the Hostages' Square in Tel Aviv, January 14, 2025

Hamas' long shadow will require greater investment into mental health resources - opinion

We need to learn to spot the signs of PTSD in ourselves and others and to signpost those who are struggling to the appropriate services.

 Released British-Israeli hostage Emily Damari and released Israeli hostage Doron Steinbrecher are transported to a hospital after being released from Gazan captivity where they were held since the deadly October 7 2023 attack by Hamas, in this handout image obtained by Reuters on January 20, 2025.

New global study uncovers hundreds of genetic risk factors for depression

Nearly half of the identified genetic variations had not been previously linked to the disorder.

 New global study uncovers hundreds of genetic risk factors for depression. Illustration.