Teens, Hair, & Depression

By Tyler Andrews | August 1, 2019 |

  Diagnosis and prevention of depression and other mental health disorders could be measured with a lock of hair, researchers at Ohio State University have found. The study they conducted analyzed cortisol levels in hair taken from teens. They were looking for a correlation between the concentration of cortisol, a stress hormone, and depression symptoms.…

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The Truth About Depression

By Tyler Andrews | April 12, 2018 |

Let’s start with the basics: Depression is real. It’s not a form of sadness. It doesn’t come and go quickly (by definition, that’s not depression).  It’s not something you can “get over.” People who suffer from depression need help, love, and understanding. Some of them also need medication. Antidepressants have been a hot topic for years.…

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