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Mood Disorders Might Be Genetically Linked
It has been established that bipolar disorder is something that can be inherited, even if the specific genetic trigger has yet to be positively identified. However, some recent evidence has come to implicate other mood disorders as being genetically caused. Further study is needed due to the nature of mood disorders, but the theory is gaining strength.
The Vicious Cycle of Antidepressant Drugs and Acne
For a few years now, the use of antidepressants has been scrutinized due to rumors that they cause acne. In more recent times, acne medication has also taken the blame for having the side effect of causing short-term depression. For the time being, the medical community is warning against taking both types of drugs at the same time without doctor's supervision.
Double-Edged Depression
For many years, depression has been associated with being unemployed while stress is the bane of the worker. However, recent studies have shown that people who are working are still quite likely to develop depression. Some industries have also been shown to be more likely to depress their workers than others.
The Old Age of Depression Cometh
Age does not only bring wisdom, but the depression and the drive to commit suicide, it seems. Recent statistics have confirmed that the elderly are likely to develop depression and take their own lives than any other segment of the population, yet they are also the most ignored among all possible suicide risk.
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