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By Lauren DeSouza- Master of Public Health, Simon Fraser Public Research University – Canada Staff Research and Content Writer © Copyright – SUD Recovery CENTERS – A Division of Genesis Behavioral Services, Inc., Milwaukee, Wisconsin – September 2022 – All rights...

Women are twice as likely to develop depression compared to men. Treatments for depression, such as antidepressant medication, are often not as effective for women. Scientists have not yet been able to identify the reasons for these sex-specific differences.

Adolescence is a period of transition.  Children go through physical, emotional, and cognitive changes throughout adolescence, and these changes can contribute to mental health challenges.

Exercise is a well-known mood booster and can help reduce your risk of depression. 
New evidence is showing that exercise can also directly improve several symptoms of depression.

As the Covid-19 pandemic begins to subside, the US is facing the reality of another worsening public health crisis: the war on drugs. Drug overdose deaths are on the rise in the US and have been since 2015.

A “co-morbidity” refers to when a person is diagnosed with both a substance use disorder and a psychiatric disorder. Co-morbidities are also referred to as a “dual diagnosis” or “co-occurring disorders”. 

10.8% of Americans live with a substance use disorder (SUD). SUDs include alcohol use disorder, cannabis use disorder, cocaine use disorder, opioid use disorder, and tobacco use disorder.

A landmark study out of the University of California, San Francisco, has found success in using deep brain stimulation to treat a patient with treatment-resistant depression. 

Vaping has become increasingly common among youth and young adults. In 2019, 22% of U.S. college students reported vaping regularly.

The COVID-19 pandemic is an ongoing health crisis that has led to chronic stress and a rise in the use of alcohol as a coping mechanism. The sale of alcoholic beverages in the U.S. increased significantly following the stay-at-home orders announced in March 2020 to curb the spread of COVID-19.