February 2019 – CEMHRI

Published On - February 28, 2019

Mental health ambassador Jodhi Meares discusses helping those in need

Published by Daily Mail on Sat, 23 Feb 2019 ‘If I can help get more people checking in on their friends that’s great’: Mental health ambassador Jodhi Meares discusses helping those in need after claims she supported ex-husband James Packer through his depression last year. Read the...

Published On - February 28, 2019

Cehmri Research

Women working longer hours more likely to be depressed – study

Women who work more than 55 hours a week are more likely to suffer from depression than those who work the more standard 35-40 hours, a British study has found. In contrast, men who put in the same hours are no more likely to exhibit signs of the condition, researchers say. They suggest this could [...

Published On - February 28, 2019

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As Students Struggle With Stress and Depression, Colleges Act as Counselors

NYTIMES.COM – More than 60 percent of college students said they had experienced “overwhelming anxiety” in the past year, according to a 2018 report from the American College Health Association. Over 40 percent said they felt so depressed they had difficulty functioning. Read more...

Published On - February 18, 2019

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Can you eat your way to better mental health? Study says yes

It is well known that eating lots of fruit and vegetables is good for your physical health, but our latest research suggests that it might be good for your mental health too. A study from Australia in 2016 found improvements in psychological well-being after increases in fruit and vegetable consumpt...

Published On - February 15, 2019

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MYTHS ABOUT MENTAL ILLNESS.

As Africans, we have heard all sorts of myths and folk-tale about almost every topic in life: from pregnancy, to food fads, to mental illness. Unfortunately, myths associated with mental illness is not limited only to Africa. It is widespread and contribute to an age-old stigma, leading many to with...

Published On - February 14, 2019

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Depression

A depressive disorder is an illness that involves the body, mood, and thoughts. It interferes with daily life, normal functioning, and causes pain for both the person with the disorder and those who care about him or her. It is not the same as a passing blue mood. It is not a sign of personal [&hell...