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Post-natal depression isn't just impacting new mothers but also new dads. Now researchers have found that post-natal depression in fathers is having an impact on their daughters mental health during her teenage years. [More]

Postpartum mental illnesses such as postpartum depression can put a lot of strain on a relationship. A new study published in the journal, Frontiers in Psychology, examined the impact of postpartum post-traumatic stress and depression symptoms on a couple’s relationship satisfaction. [More]

Burnout and depression are nothing new in the workforce, yet some outlets highlight the high prevalence of these issues for those in technology professions. A recent study by TeamBlind.com found that 39% of tech workers are depressed, implying this is a bigger issue in the technology field than other areas. [More]

A United States national survey about postpartum depression was recently conducted by non-profit organization, HealthyWomen.org and sponsored by Sage Therapeutics. A total of 1064 women aged 18-49 completed the online survey between September 27 and October 10, 2018. Women were either pregnant or planning to become pregnant were surveyed in order to identify the perception and level of awareness of PPD. [More]

Clinical trials are underway by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) in Canada for a new treatment option for major depressive disorder called Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS). The treatment is being hailed by rTMS researchers as a transformative treatment for those suffering from treatment-resistant depression. [More]

Teens being treated in a psychiatric emergency department say watching Netflix series "13 Reasons Why" contributed to their risk of suicide. Mental health experts say more attention should be paid to the impact such shows have on vulnerable young people. [More]

As OCPD is one of the most common personality disorders in the general population, research into this topic is of great importance, say researchers. “We feel it is important to look beyond the clinical diagnosis, however, as experiencing OCPD symptoms is likely to interfere with psychological well-being as well,” study author Victor Pop told us. “As the perinatal period constitutes a timeframe of many changes and adaptations, expectant mothers with OCPD symptoms could be especially at risk to experience postpartum depressive symptoms.” [More]

Are your chances of recovering from mental illness greater if you seek care independently or if you’re ordered into care? This was the subject of a new study recently published in the Journal of Society and Mental Health titled, Pathways to Mental Health Services and Perceptions about the Effectiveness of Treatment. [More]

Up to 20 per cent of women experience postpartum depression or other maternal mental illness following birth. Though they’ve existed in Europe for decades, the first Mother and Baby Unit in the United States opened in 2011 and none currently exist in Canada. [More]

Patients with depression have higher inflammatory markers, leading researchers to study factors that indicate inflammatory pathways and treating depression through addressing inflammation. [More]