New Screening Recommendations for Depression

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has recommended depression screening for all individuals between the ages of 19 and 65. First published in June, in JAMA , the recommendations are an important first step for instituting preventive mental health measures as a part of ongoing primary healthcare.     The task force is a volunteer… Continue reading New Screening Recommendations for Depression

The Best Depression-Fighting Foods

Anyone who has ever indulged in the guilty pleasure of a “comfort food” meal knows full well the powerful psychological effect of certain consumables. In the case of comfort foods, a mood boost is the consequence of a sugar and fat overload. Unfortunately, the effect is short lived, and typical comfort foods produce unhealthy physical… Continue reading The Best Depression-Fighting Foods