Category Archives: Depression

The Link Between Ultraprocessed Foods and Depression

Depression, Processed FoodsBy Antonina Eremenko, MSN, NP-C October 1, 2023

The Connection Between Diet and Mental Health In recent years, the connection between diet and mental health has become an area of growing interest among researchers. A cohort study published in JAMA Network Open has shed light on this link by uncovering a concerning association between the consumption of ultraprocessed foods and the risk of…

Depression: What it is, symptoms, risk factors, and new treatments

Depression, Medical Treatment, TelemedicineBy Antonina Eremenko, MSN, NP-C July 16, 2023

What is Depression? Depression (also known as major depression, major depressive disorder, or clinical depression) is a complex mood disorder lasting at least 2 weeks, with sad, “blue” mood that may or may not be accompanied by the loss of interest or pleasure in nearly all activities, nearly every day. People with depression describe a wide…