London, May 3: Depression has become something of a modern-day epidemic, with some experts arguing that it can be a positive life-changing experience that leaves people tougher, more resilient and more creative.
Some even argue that depression may not be an illness at all, but an evolutionary survival mechanism that helps us cope with life's crises by forcing us to reassess our priorities.
Eleven years ago, Helen McNallen suffered an episode of depression so severe she attempted to take her own life.
So it may seem extraordinary that the 43-year-old former city trader now devotes most of her time to running a website she has started up calledwww.depressioncanbefun.com, reports the Daily Mail.
She set it up because she is convinced that her mental health crisis, which was triggered by the pressures of her job, has, in the long run, transformed her life for the better.
"I'm glad I had depression," says Helen, from Sheffield in South Yorkshire.
"Now, I feel very lucky to be able to spend my time helping other people. It was a turning point in my life," she added.
The controversial idea, that depression might do some of us good in the long run, is backed up by a recent study carried out in the Netherlands.
It analysed the effects of depression on 165 people by looking at how well they coped with life's stresses and strains before and after their mental breakdown.
The study found that the majority had more vitality, improved social lives and were performing better at work.
But if suffering mental health problems really can be beneficial, experts agree it's only likely to apply to those with mild to moderate depression - the majority of cases.
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Saturday, April 23, 2011
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Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Brain Mapping
The Allen Institute for Brain Science, founded by Microsoft cofounder Paul Allen, has unveiled the world's first comprehensive gene map of the human brain.
The unique map will help scientists explore and research neurologic diseases and other brain disorders.
According to a press release from the Allen Institute, the world's first anatomically and genomically comprehensive human brain map is a "previously unthinkable feat made possible through leading-edge technology and more than 4 years of rigorous studies and documentation."
The institute hopes that the map will speed scientists' understanding of how the human brain works and prompt new research among neuroscientists around the world.
The map identifies 1000 anatomical sites in the human brain, backed by more than 100 million data points that indicate the particular gene expression and underlying biochemistry of each site. Clinicians can use it to explore the brain and see how disease and trauma, including physical brain injuries and mental illness, affect specific areas of the brain.
The unique map will help scientists explore and research neurologic diseases and other brain disorders.
According to a press release from the Allen Institute, the world's first anatomically and genomically comprehensive human brain map is a "previously unthinkable feat made possible through leading-edge technology and more than 4 years of rigorous studies and documentation."
The institute hopes that the map will speed scientists' understanding of how the human brain works and prompt new research among neuroscientists around the world.
The map identifies 1000 anatomical sites in the human brain, backed by more than 100 million data points that indicate the particular gene expression and underlying biochemistry of each site. Clinicians can use it to explore the brain and see how disease and trauma, including physical brain injuries and mental illness, affect specific areas of the brain.
Preterm Birth May Boost ADHD Risk by Up to 60%
Preterm and early birth are associated with a significant risk of developing attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) by school age, according to a national cohort study of more than 1 million children from Sweden.
The study was published online April 18 in Pediatrics
The study was published online April 18 in Pediatrics
Saturday, December 18, 2010
Q-We are noticing that my mother cannot name the object "pen",she says whole lot of words to describe a " pen" but could not utter the word " pen".It is so puzzling, that we dont know what to do.
Ans- Please dont get puzzled, may be your mother is suffering from cognitive decline, Dementia.Please consult any Neuro-Psychiatrist nearby as soon as possible.
Qn- What is Dementia? Can we say that my mother is suffering from Alzheimer's disease?
Ans-Dementia is serious cognitive decline in a person.Alzheimers diease is
most common cause of dementia,
Alzheimer's disease is a specific form of dementia having very specific microscopic brain abnormalities. However, in typical medical practice, we do not have the ability to see microscopic brain abnormalities.So it would be very difficult to say right at this moment, for this we must examine her and do some investigations.
most common cause of dementia,
Alzheimer's disease is a specific form of dementia having very specific microscopic brain abnormalities. However, in typical medical practice, we do not have the ability to see microscopic brain abnormalities.So it would be very difficult to say right at this moment, for this we must examine her and do some investigations.
QN-Dr Dasgupta my mother aged about 55 is forgeting names, even some trivial things.Is it a very alarming?
Ans- See forgetfullness in proportionate to age is not serious, but if you mind apparently your mother is foregtting disproportionately then it is very serious.It might be symptom of Dementia.
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