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How to cope with autumn: "Go outdoors when it's light and take breaks from looking at screens"

Psychologist encourages people to put down their screens and reclaim daydreaming.

Ketamine: Why can't severely depressed patients access this effective treatment?

Several studies have shown that psychedelics can work to treat depression. So why does the government refuse to offer this treatment to patients who need it?

"Without ketamine, I probably wouldn't be here today"

Cleary Ødegård has struggled with severe depression and suicidal thoughts since she was 12 years old. Now she is 48 and has for the first time received treatment that helps.

Society is spending more and more money on mental health. Why aren't we getting any better?

The proportion of the population with depression – the most common mental illness – has remained unchanged for more than 30 years. One professor believes that we need to think about the issue in a completely new way.

Physical activity should be a standard part of treating depression

Norwegian doctors believe that both physical activity and drugs like ketamine should be included in the country's new national guidelines for how to treat depression. Health authorities are however not sure we need guidelines for treatment of depression anymore.

Can artificial intelligence help teenagers with depression?

Researchers will test whether ChatGPT can provide answers to questions young people have about mental health problems.

The feeling of being worthless is the most important cause of depression, researchers say

Have you ever felt worthless? A large Norwegian study now points to this as perhaps the most important driver and cause of worsening depression.

One third of new mothers had symptoms of depression during the pandemic

Every third mother who gave birth during the pandemic experienced symptoms of depression, according to a large Norwegian study. Ten years ago, the same was true for every tenth mother of an infant.

Much lower use of antidepressants in Norway compared to the rest of Europe

“We have a more realistic view of what antidepressant drugs can actually do today”, says researcher.

A mother’s postnatal depression can be passed on to the father

Depression before and after birth can be contagious. Particularly in relationships that experience a lot of uncertainties.

Nature or nurture? Here’s what researchers found out when they studied children with depression

Genes can affect the next generation through the environment the parents create, according to a large study of Norwegian families.

The genes that cause mental disorders may also control weight

People with severe depression or bipolar disorder may be at greater genetic risk of obesity, while people with schizophrenia may be protected from becoming overweight, a Norwegian study shows.

Electric shock treatment increases volume in large parts of the brain

Using electrical brain stimulation to treat depression affects larger areas of the brain than previously recognized, according to a new study from Bergen.

People who have trouble falling asleep have the most anxiety

Insomniacs who struggle to fall asleep at night have higher levels of anxiety than insomniacs with other symptoms, new research shows.

Teaching students to go easier on themselves

A two-week long course on self-compassion made university students less depressed and improved their mental health.

Depression meds almost doubled in last decade for teenage girls

Far more teenagers are now using medications for mental health disorders than ten years ago, a Norwegian study shows. ADHD medication is more prevalent among boys.

Why Norwegians look forward to long winter nights

Norwegians have found a way to celebrate the beauty of dark polar nights instead of dread them. One psychology student thinks the rest of the world can learn something from this mindset.

Parents learn to listen to their depressed teens

Family-based therapy model focuses on fixing relationships before tackling depression.

Relatives of patients with dementia need support, understanding

When a person with dementia is placed in a nursing home, those who are left at home often become lonely and depressed. The health care system needs to be aware of the needs of these family members, too, researchers say.

Utøya survivors too often clam up

Survivors of the mass murder of young people at a summer camp by a Norwegian right-wing terrorist nearly three years ago can be reluctant to talk about their traumas, partly out of consideration for their families and friends. The ones who refrain from seeking social support experience more anxiety and depression.