Tag: depression
Child helpline says over half of its ‘suicidal callers’ don’t get proper treatment in Spain
A national helpline for children says only 44% of depressed callers aged between 13 and 17 get proper psychological care.
That's the conclusion of a...
Anxiety and Depression – why you shouldn’t try to solve them
By WENDY ANDERSEN
Problem solving is what we do. All of us. Even the idiots. Our brains see things that aren’t right, and automatically begin...
DIFFICULT TIMES: Depression and anxiety at all time high across Spain’s Malaga thanks to COVID-19
NO one can honestly downplay the impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on the social landscape across Spain.
And almost all can agree the past...
Study reveals that over 50% of teachers in Spain suffer anxiety or depression due to COVID-19
A STUDY has revealed that teachers in Spain show clear symptoms of anxiety because of COVID-19 and the return to the classroom.
54% of teachers...
Eating ultra-processed Spanish chorizo, cereals and pastries increases depression risk by 33%, study warns
Those who consumed ultra-processed foods were a third more likely to suffer depression
‘World’s saddest elephant’ dies in Spain’s Andalucia after 43 years in solitary confinement at zoo
It follows a 47-month decline in her health, before the zoo announced her death ‘with great sadness’ on March 1
Let’s talk mental health: Why teenage suicide in UK and Spain is on the rise and what parents can...
The Olive Press investigates the surge in teenage depression and the role social media plays in self-harming
Depression causes one in four sick days in Spain
The condition was responsible for 24.4% of lost work days last month in the south European region, which also includes Portugal and Italy
Spanish psychiatrists identify behavioural trait with suicide risk
A study found those who demonstrated signs of agitation, impulsive or ‘risky’ behaviour were 40% more likely to attempt suicide
Spanish mother suffering post-natal depression thought to have killed her British partner, two children and herself in Gibraltar
Anarda de la Cardiac Perez Friman is believed to have been 'suffering from post-natal depression' at the time of the attack
Losing weight increases chance of depression
Research has found people who lose weight are more prone to depression
Are you feeling down?
Dr Raymond Prats looks at the symptoms of depression, what treatment is available and how to seek help in tackling the illness
Nature is best for depression sufferers in Spain
Research suggests walking in natural environments can lift your spirits and boost concentration
Dangerous prescription-only drug available over the counter in Spain
EXCLUSIVE: Controversial anti-smoking drug Champix is widely available over the counter, despite suicide risk
Vitamin D helps fight depression in children
Children with high levels of vitamin D are 10 per cent less likely to suffer from depression