Young gay people whose parents or guardians responded negatively when they revealed their sexual orientation were more likely to attempt suicide, experience severe depression and use drugs than those whose families accepted the news, according to a new study. The way in which parents or guardians respond to a youth’s sexual orientation profoundly influences the child’s mental health as an adult, say researchers at San Francisco State University.
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Scientists at the University of Liverpool have developed a therapy programme to treat depression in women in developing countries.
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gh depression is a major health problem world-wide, experts say its impact is greatest in developing countries where 80% of the population live. Often there are no resources available to treat sufferers.
Professor Atif Rahman from the School of Population, Community and
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In a study which appeared in the November 12 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association, researchers questioned the American Heart Association’s recent suggestion that heart patients be automatically screened for depression.
Dr. Brett Thombs, of McGill and the affiliated Jewish General Hospital, and Dr. Roy Ziegelstein, of Johns Hopkins, said there was not enough evidence to support this “massive, expensive
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