Online Searches Show Depression, Mental Illness Spike in Winter

Online Searches Show Depression, Mental Illness Spike in Winter
For a long time now, public health monitors have known that winter is a nasty time for mental illness. Every year, they see depression symptoms rise as temperatures drop. But according to Ayers' study, depression could be just one entry in a long list … Read more on KPBS

McConnell defends his record on mental health.
Mental health issues shouldn't come in second place in Kentuckians' health coverage plans. Young people, particularly teenagers, too often suffer from depression and other mental health disorders, and therefore require special attention. I supported … Read more on Lexington Herald Leader

Depression is robbing young people of their futures
When people share their stories it helps to get the message across that mental health issues are common. A Time to Change survey found that 60 per cent of people said that stigma and discrimination were as bad or worse than the symptoms of their … Read more on Telegraph.co.uk

Women’s Health Week – Mental Health, Depression – This segment from First Coast New’s Women’s Health Week focuses on Mental Health and Depression.