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Smiling Depression: A Dangerous and Hidden Mental Health Problem

A large percentage of people suffering from depression will do their best to hide it behind a smiley mask. This is known as smiling depression and it happens to be one of the most serious and devastating mental health problems. Identifying smiling depression can be difficult but there are still some tell-tale signs.

January 10, 2020/by Adelphi Psych Medicine Clinic

First-Episode Schizophrenia Linked to Depression, New Study Confirms

It’s a well-known fact that certain mental health problems like anxiety disorders increase the risk of clinical depression. New meta-analysis performed by Australian researchers connects first-episode schizophrenia to depressive symptoms.

January 3, 2020/by Adelphi Psych Medicine Clinic

The Prevalence of Early Onset Eating Disorders

Eating disorders are becoming more common among boys and girls under the age of 12. Social and behavioural factors are playing a very big role in shaping up the mentality of young individuals and determining their body image.

October 11, 2019/by Adelphi Psych Medicine Clinic

Simple Sleeping Schedule Adjustments Could Reduce the Risk of Depression

The link between insufficient sleep and depression is well-established. Here’s how people who get little sleep can address the issue.

September 17, 2019/by Adelphi Psych Medicine Clinic

Dark Chocolate and Red Wine: Great for Depression?

Foods like dark chocolate and red wine offer quite promising anti-depression benefits.

August 15, 2019/by Adelphi Psych Medicine Clinic

Singapore Plagued by Record High Suicide Rates Among Boys

The overall number of suicide attempts in Singapore has increased but the growth has reached record heights among boys.

August 6, 2019/by Adelphi Psych Medicine Clinic

Body Image Issues and Depression: An Undeniable Link

In Singapore, just like in other parts of the world, there’s a pressure to look a certain way. People who don’t fit in are likely to suffer from anxiety and depression.

August 1, 2019/by Adelphi Psych Medicine Clinic

Depression Is More Common in Women: Here’s Why

A new brain study sheds some light on why depression tends to occur more commonly in women.

July 22, 2019/by Adelphi Psych Medicine Clinic

Art Therapy for Dementia: When Creativity Overcomes Cognitive Decline

Psychiatrists in Singapore have accomplished excellent results in the treatment of dementia patients with art therapy.

July 16, 2019/by Adelphi Psych Medicine Clinic

How Is Excessive Competitiveness Harming You?

Competition can be a powerful stimulus to move forward but psychologists in Singapore believe too much competition can be very harmful.