Scientists working with mice say they've pinpointed a possible cause for postpartum depression. According to the study, having offspring causes proteins called GABA receptors to become unregulated in the brain, and this may cause post-delivery mood disorders ranging from "baby blues" to postpartum psychosis. Researchers also found that giving mice with postpartum depression symptoms Gaboxadol, a drug intended to treat sleep disorders, eased the mice's condition. The next step, scientists say,...
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CausesThe causes of depression are not fully known. Most likely a combination of genetic, biologic, and environmental factors play a role.Genetic... Read more »
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Blues; Gloom; Sadness; MelancholyHome CareIf you are depressed for 2 weeks or longer, you should contact your doctor, who can offer treatment... Read more »
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Depression may be described as feeling sad, blue, unhappy, miserable, or down in the dumps. Most of us feel this way at one time or another for short... Read more »
Altered neurotransmitter (serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine) levels are responsible for clinical depression symptoms in many people. Diets low... Read more »