Dealing With Holiday Depression
Tis the season for good cheer. But, for some, the holidays can bring about the opposite. In our KERA Health Checkup, Sam Baker talked with Dr. Randy Basham, an associate professor of social work at...
View ArticleDepression: A Glimpse Inside
Most of us are reluctant to acknowledge personal issues regarding mental health, but commentator Rawlins Gilliland believes denial is a grave concern.
View Article5 Key Questions About Mental Illness
Two months ago, the tragedy in Newtown, Conn., shined a spotlight on two crucial issues: guns and mental health. Nationally, much of the attention has focused on gun laws and President Obama's call to...
View ArticlePlaying Matchmaker For Patients And Anti-Depressants
One of the toughest things about dealing with depression can be finding the right medication. It can take months, even years. As part of KERA’s Breakthroughs project, here’s a look at one woman’s...
View ArticleStudy Up For 'Think': The Public Weight Of Depression
Writer David Guterson is famous for his novel Snow Falling on Cedars. He brings his struggle with major depression, catalyzed by the 9-11 attacks, to a wide forum via the new book Descent: A Memoir of...
View ArticleClass Of '17: Dealing With Depression, And Finding An Outlet
One in 10 adolescents suffers from depression by age 18. It’s something that one of the members of KERA's Class of '17 is wrestling with. The series is part of a nationwide public broadcasting...
View ArticleNew Study Holds Promise For Children With Depression
In this edition of Vital Signs, treating depression in children and adolescents. A study at UT Southwestern Medical Center and Children’s Medical Center of Dallas indicates cognitive behavioral therapy...
View ArticleMiddle-Aged Women and Depression: More Than Just A Mid-Life Crisis
A recent study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found women ages 40 to 59 have the highest rate of depression of any group based on age or gender. Dr. Quazi Imam is medical director...
View ArticleHow Depression Can Hinder Memory
Trying to remember a grocery list or a phone conversation isn’t always easy. And it turns out, there are certain thoughts that may make these types of tasks even harder.
View ArticleBrain Recovery Through Cognitive Training Shows Promise
144,000 Texans sustain a traumatic brain injury each year—that’s one every 4 minutes. For those who survive there’s often cognitive and psychological difficulties, like depression or post-traumatic...
View ArticleDepression And The Workplace
Last week, Dallas County District Attorney Susan Hawk announced she’s taking a four-week leave of absence to seek treatment for depression. Today on Think, Krys Boyd talked to a UT-Southwestern...
View ArticleThree Things To Know About Your Depressed Employee
Depression in the workplace became a topic of conversation in our office - and maybe your office - after Dallas County District Attorney Susan Hawk announced last week she was taking an unpaid...
View ArticleIn Prosper, Students Tackle Tough Topics: Teen Depression And Anxiety
Twenty-five percent of teens will struggle with an anxiety disorder at some point in their life. And about 20 percent of teens will experience depression before they become an adult. North Texas...
View ArticleDallas County District Attorney Susan Hawk: ‘I Regret That People Felt Lied To'
Dallas County District Attorney Susan Hawk is finishing her first full week back at work after spending more than two months in a residential treatment center in Houston.
View ArticleSix Silent Signs Your Body May Be In Trouble
Fever, sneezing, a rash are obvious signals something may be physically wrong. But the body also sends “silent” signs you may ignore - signs of something far more serious. Here are six of them,...
View ArticleNew Study Finds Work Productivity Is A Key Measure Of Depression Recovery
A new study from UT Southwestern Medical Center has found work productivity can be a key factor in measuring a patient’s recovery. The study’s lead author explains.
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