depression

(20 February 2009, Remuera). A case study authored by Alain M. J. Desaulniers credits regular wellness chiropractic care with helping a 46-year old man overcome his major depression and increase his quality of life.

In New Zealand, one in ten adults is diagnosed with a mood disorder. In nearly all cases this is depression, which has a population prevalence of 10.5%. This represents about 340,900 adults ever diagnosed with a mood disorder [1]. The disorder is usually treated with antidepressants, according to the study, but the quality of life of people who are severely stressed or depressed is subdued by the medications’ many unwanted side effects.

The Ministry of Health website www.depression.org.nz has launched newly created content to supply practical information to help people experiencing depression, including video clips from several New Zealanders who talk about what worked for them.

North Shore Hospital patients with diabetes and depression have the chance to participate in a University of Auckland study that’s taking a new approach to a proven treatment.

Parkinson's New Zealand was chosen by a group of Massey University Public Relations Students for their class project focusing on creating awareness and exposure for a not-for-profit. The students decided to make a film for Parkinson’s New Zealand.