While most children like sweets, those with an extra-sweet tooth may be depressed or at higher risk of future alcohol problems, researchers say.

In the study, 300 children aged 5 to 12, of whom half had a family member with alcohol dependency, were asked to taste five sweet water drinks containing different amounts of sugar. [Read more →]

UK psychologists have found a strong link between internet use and Depression.

The study conducted at Leeds University found that 1.2% of people surveyed were “internet addicts” and many of these were depressed.

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Bipolar Scotland are running a seminar on Perinatal Services for women who have experienced mental health problems during/after pregnancy. The event will take place on Friday 16 April 2010, at the Ramada Jarvis Hotel, 201 Ingram Street, Glasgow, G1 1DQ, 2pm – 4pm (registration from 1.30pm). [Read more →]

You may or may not know that the most quoted statistic for the number of people who have Depression is one in five in their lifetime. But how correct is this?  Are a lot more people affected by depression but keeping it to themselves?  A recent poll by Turning Point put the number at 3 in every 4 people but a friend of mine reckons everyone is affected.

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Researchers have found people with Anxiety and Depression are more likely to use a shade of grey to represent their mental state.

Peter Whorwell, Professor of Medicine and Gastroenterology at University Hosptial South Manchester, worked with a team of researchers from the University of Manchester to create an instrument that would allow people a choice of colours in response to questions that would reflect their state of mind. [Read more →]

www.lookokfeelcrap.org is Depression Alliance Scotland’s website for young adults with depression and low mood in Scotland.  We’re starting a new live chat support group on 3rd February 2010.    Our chat group will provide a safe place online for people who are feeling stressed, low or depressed to talk about their feelings and explore coping mechanisms.  For more information please visit www.lookokfeelcrap.org/gettinghelp/chat.php or contact ask@lookokfeelcrap.org.

No money and still a while to go until payday, bad weather, broken New Years Resolutions?  These things apparently combine to make the third Monday in January the most depressing day of the year or Blue Monday. But is it really?  The answer is no!  Ilena Day, our Chief Executive, was asked about Blue Monday and about Depression and here’s what she has to say:

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New research shows that migraine and Depression may share a strong genetic component.

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There has been controversy surrounding the recently released film ’Avatar’ and the effect it is having on its audience. [Read more →]

According to a survey published by the Samaritans and YouGov, nearly half of the Scottish population worried about debt and money last year. [Read more →]