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Depression

News and updates about Depression

Following the Gaza War:

Sharp rise in use of psychiatric medications

During the first 6 months of the Gaza war, a 50% increase was registered in the purchase of anti-anxiety drugs and a 3-fold increase in the purchase of narcotic pain relievers among the general population.

Sharp rise in use of psychiatric medications

Say “No” to serotonin!

Drugs used in psychiatric care are one treatment factor, but they do not stand alone. Op-ed.

Say “No” to serotonin!

One-third of Israelis have suffered from depression

A third of all Israelis say they have suffered from depression at one point in their life, new study claims.

One-third of Israelis have suffered from depression

Maternal depression may alter children's immune responses

Israeli study shows maternal depression may have a long-term impact on children's psychological and immune health.

Maternal depression may alter children's immune responses

Google attempts to diagnose depression

The search giant unveils a new online quiz that can identify depression symptoms.

Google attempts to diagnose depression

Study: Nearly half of Israeli Arabs suffer from depression

Physical, mental health poorer in Israeli Arab sector, in study released amidst debate on segregation in hospitals.

Study: Nearly half of Israeli Arabs suffer from depression

ADHD Drugs:Helpful or Destructive?

Stimulant drugs like Adderal or Ritalin frequently cause depression, anxiety, growth suppression, OCD, and addiction to dangerous drugs.

ADHD Drugs:Helpful or Destructive?

Medicating our children - is this the real cure?

First in a two-part series.

Medicating our children - is this the real cure?

Poll: Finances Depress Usually Happy Israelis

Even happy people have worries, a poll shows, and it is finances – not terror or Iran – that depresses Israelis.

Poll: Finances Depress Usually Happy Israelis

Israeli Scientists: Obesity Leads to Depression, Burnout

A new study by Israeli scientists finds that obesity can lead to depression and greater burnout at work.

Israeli Scientists: Obesity Leads to Depression, Burnout