Anxiety & depression

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    Depression is the most common cause of ill health...
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    On World Health Day, WHO Focuses on Depression as Health Issue
    April 07, 2017 — The World Health Organization Friday marked World Health Day with the warning that depression is the most common cause of ill health, affecting some 300 million people worldwide. The U.N. agency is urging people to seek treatment for depression, which can lead to disability and even death.
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    Sierra Leone Grapples with Mental Health Impact of Ebola
    April 07, 2017 — With the recent Ebola crisis, officials in Sierra Leone have seen a rise in mental health concerns. Mustapha Kallon's problems are typical. He survived Ebola but lost many family members during the epidemic. "Whenever I think of my parents, I feel depressed," he said.
     
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    Probiotics may help with depression...
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    Probiotics Show Promise as Mood Elevator
    May 25, 2017 - A new study suggests that probiotics, so-called "good" bacteria that aid in digestion, may also ease symptoms of depression. The finding adds to a growing body of evidence that what happens in the gut affects the brain.
     

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