Depression is a mental disorder characterized by an all-encompassing low mood accompanied by low self-esteem and loss of interest or pleasure in normally enjoyable activities. Major depression is a disabling condition which adversely affects a person’s family, work or school life, sleeping and eating habits, and general health. Many people with substance-abuse disorders also suffer from a form of depression.
Youngsters who binge drink are risking their mental health later in life says a new study conducted by researchers at the Loyola University Health System. Past studies have shown that excessive drinking can cause cognitive impairment in adolescents because the brains of young adults are still developing. Lead researcher, Toni Pak, PhD, states that teens [...]
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Astronaut Buzz Aldrin published a new autobiography, “Magnificent Desolation,” in which he details his battle with depression and alcoholism. After going to the moon Aldrin was commandent of the test pilot school for a year. He became depressed and sought medical treatment, which included a month of hospitalization.
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