NGTIMMONS WELLNESS

Depression is one of the most common mental disorders in the U.S.  According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), having a chronic medical condition puts you at a higher risk of developing depression. It can affect anyone, even someone who least expects it.  A study published in 2022 reported that adults with alopecia areata were 30 to 38% more likely to be diagnosed with depression.  Depression doesn’t cause...

Some studies have found that people with hair loss are more likely to experience depression, and vice versa: Depression and Hair Loss A study of over 6 million people found that people with major depressive disorder have a 90% higher risk of developing hair loss, and people with hair loss have a 34% higher risk of developing major depressive disorder. Hereditary Baldness A study...