Depression
In this episode of Chasing Life, Dr. Sanjay Gupta speaks with Dr. David Feifel, a pioneer in using ketamine to treat depression. They discuss the drug’s potential benefits and risks, especially in light of actor Matthew Perry’s death, which involved ketamine. Dr. Feifel explains that while ketamine can be an effective treatment for depression by […]
Depression and feelings of hopelessness have skyrocketed among teens, social media could be the reason why. Nearly half of teens say they agree with phrases like “I can’t do anything right,” “I do not enjoy life” and “My life is not useful” — roughly twice as many as did just a decade ago. The poll, […]
According to a Elle Magazine article, Megan Thee Stallion said she fell into a depression—and pulled herself out after Tory Lanez assault her and the corresponding trial. Lanez’s was found guilty in December of 2022, but it Megan said the incident profoundly changed her. Now, she has hard-earned, honest advice to other survivors of violence. […]
How young is too young for social media? According to Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, he believes 13 years old is just too early to join social media platforms. According to Murthy, this may result in adolescents having a “distorted” sense of who they are throughout critical developmental years. “I, personally, based on the data I’ve seen, believe that […]
Reports are saying children as young as 8 years old should be screened for anxiety. The recommendation comes from a panel of health experts. This recommendation comes after the rising rates of anxiety and depression with young kids and teens in the US and it’s linked to the coronavirus pandemic. Experts said before the pandemic […]
Is your work environment “toxic”? A new study published in the British Medical Journal says, a workplace toxicity starts flowing from the top, with poor management practices, priorities, and values. High job demands and low resources, leads to more bullying and a higher rate of burnout. Over the course of an entire year a University of […]
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