This week’s Psychology Around the Net will have you rethinking how you look at depression medications, constantly seeking the approval of others, and — oh, yeah — whether to have a glass of wine or beer with your dinner (seriously)!

Beer Compound Could Help Fend Off Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Diseases: We’ve all heard about the potential health benefits of wine, but new reports show the compound from hops — a flower of the hop plant used as a basic ingredient in brewing beer — could help “protect brain cells from damage — and potentially slow the development of disorders such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases.”

Could Depression Be Caused by Inflammation in the Brain? According to new research, brain inflammation that occurs “independently” of other physical illnesses could be a culprit in developing clinical depression.

25 Tips for Having Meaningful Relationships: When was the last time you were happy with yourself? Had a lunch date with a friend? Actually paid it forward or offered help without being asked? These and other tips could help you build stronger, more meaningful relationships in your life.

Overcoming Approval Addiction: Stop Worrying About What People Think: Probably most of us have been guilty of “approval addiction” at some point in our lives — even relying on others’ perceptions of us to determine our happiness. How can we work past it and take back control of our own happiness?

The Positive Side to Negative Thoughts: The idea might sound strange, but what if the “initial motivation” behind some of our negative thoughts –regardless of the outcomes — are actually positive?

Depression Drug That Works in One Day Passes Key Test: Are you interested in a new medicine that could help major depression within 24 hours — with just a single intravenous shot? You might want to take a look at biotech company Naurex’s new drug, which — unlike SSRI and SNRI drugs — works with the brain’s “formation of synaptic connections and memories.”

12 Behaviors That Successful Leaders Should Never Tolerate: Looking to be a better leaders to others and, perhaps most importantly, yourself? You might want to avoid behaviors such as dishonesty, negativity, regrets, and more.

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    Last reviewed: By John M. Grohol, Psy.D. on 29 Jan 2015
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