The belief that antidepressants are safe and effective is wrong, according to Paul Andrews, the evolutionary biologist at McMaster University. Antidepressants are used to relieve symptoms of depression; they increase the level of serotonin– the hormone that regulates mood – in the brain. Most of the serotonin produced by a human body is used for other purposes – ... Full story

Good news for those, who suffer from seasonal depression associated with lack of sunlight (it usually occurs in winter). Full story

Psychologists often say that depression is not just an attack of bad temper, but a serious condition that needs to be taken seriously. However, a recent study conducted by the scientists from the USA showed that this condition had a positive side: it helped the body to fight infections. Full story

Are you getting tired quickly? Where can you get the energy? Going to the gym, sleeping, or resting at the seaside? The ideas are good, but first try to look for energy in... foods. Full story

Doing something good for other people, we note a positive effect on ourselves. Our mood gets better, our self-esteem rises, and we begin to think of ourselves in the superlative degree, knowing that we deservedly take our place in the world. Full story

The researchers have found that encouraging conversations may have the opposite effect as they produce a negative influence on the emotional state of a person and his/her self-esteem. Full story