Prescribing knitting could save the NHS millions of pounds, a new report suggests, because it lowers blood pressure, reduces depression and slows the onset of dementia. The organisation Knit for Peace carried out a widespread literature review looking at the health benefits of the traditional craft after receiving testimonials from their 15,000 volunteers about how the hobby had improved their lives. They discovered that knitting is as relaxing as yoga, distracts from chronic pain, such as arthritis, boosts wellbeing, brings down blood pressure and keeps the mind sharp. It also reduces loneliness and isolation and allows older people to feel as if they are still useful to society. In Britain, the NHS spends more than £2 billion each year on blood pressure treatments, and around £300 million on antidepressants. Dementia costs the country £26 billion while the health service spends billions annually tackling chronic pain. So prescribing knitting could be a cheap way to … [Read more...] about Knitting should be prescribed on NHS to lower blood pressure, reduce depression and slow dementia
Depression and treatment
Why pediatricians are ‘on the front line’ for identifying depression and anxiety among teens
Adobe Stock With one-fifth of American teens believed to experience depression during adolescence, the American Academy of Pediatrics just announced new screening guidelines that say it should be done at least annually. They target ages 10 to 21 and offer tips on how to diagnose and manage depression. Related Links Senate calls for more action on postpartum depression and anxiety Why we need to talk about anxiety and Mormonism Teen anxiety at an all-time high Here's how mindfulness helps schools address depression and anxiety SALT LAKE CITY — A pediatrician may be the care provider best equipped to identify adolescents who struggle with depression so they can begin receiving treatment, according to new guidelines published this week by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Estimates place the number of youths who experience depression during adolescence at 1 in 5. But the academy and the American Psychological Association have both noted that teens who … [Read more...] about Why pediatricians are ‘on the front line’ for identifying depression and anxiety among teens
Senate calls for more action on postpartum depression and anxiety
1 of 5 View 5 Items Buy photos Laura Seitz, Deseret News Sen. Brian Zehnder, R-Holladay, left, shakes hands with Eric Dyches following the reading of SCR11, a resolution that addresses health concerns involving maternal depression and anxiety, at the Capitol in Salt Lake City on Friday, Feb. 23, 2018. Two of Dyches' children stand by. Dyches started a foundation to help women who suffer from postpartum depression called The Emily Effect after his wife, Emily Cook Dyches, walked into the path of a semitrailer after suffering from postpartum depression. SALT LAKE CITY — A resolution that identifies postpartum depression and anxiety as "a serious statewide public health issue" was approved Friday by the Senate in a unanimous vote. Eric Dyches, of Salem, whose wife's postpartum depression and anxiety led to her untimely death in February 2016, leading him to advocate for better understanding of the issue, was in attendance on the Senate floor as SCR11 was … [Read more...] about Senate calls for more action on postpartum depression and anxiety
For Florida shooting suspect Nikolas Cruz, a life of guns, depression and trouble
William Wan, David Weingrad and Fred Barbash, The Washington Post Published 2:54 am, Thursday, February 15, 2018 window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-5', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 5', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-10', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 10', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-15', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 15', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-20', … [Read more...] about For Florida shooting suspect Nikolas Cruz, a life of guns, depression and trouble
A Stanford researcher is pioneering a dramatic shift in how we treat depression — and you can try her new app right now
Erin Brodwin, provided by Published 10:00 am, Thursday, January 25, 2018 Jane Rahman/Flickr Woebot is a free therapy chatbot that launched as a stand-alone app in January. Alison Darcy, a clinical psychologist at Stanford University, created it. Woebot uses one of the most well-researched approaches to treating depression, cognitive behavioral therapy, to deliver scripted responses to users. It's part of a growing trend of incorporating smartphone apps into therapy. The message I couldn't ignore appeared around 6pm. I was on the bus. Instinctively, I cupped a hand around my phone and stole a furtive glance at the newest blue bubble on the screen. Local Channel Now Playing: Now Playing SAPD: Man catches 2 suspect breaking into car on West Side, opens fire Caleb Downs Kawhi Leonard's Relationship with Spurs Is Just Fine, According to His Uncle Sports Illustrated Shots fired call near Alamo Heights prompts large police presence Fares Sabawi UTEP … [Read more...] about A Stanford researcher is pioneering a dramatic shift in how we treat depression — and you can try her new app right now