What Happens When Depression Drugs Are Stopped?
A large review suggests that about one in six people may develop symptoms caused by stopping antidepressants.
These problems are often called withdrawal or discontinuation...
Video Games May Help Doctors Screen for Depression
Depression causes long-lasting feelings of sadness and loss of interest.
A new study suggests that simple, game-like tests may help doctors identify patients with depression...
Your Eyes, Brain and Sweat Could Reveal Clues About Depression
A mental health assessment usually begins with words.
A doctor or therapist asks how a person has been feeling, how long symptoms have lasted and...
Can Older People Safely Stop Cholesterol Drugs?
Statins are among the most widely prescribed medicines for preventing heart attacks and strokes.
But for people in their late 70s and beyond who have...
These Everyday Risks May Damage Brain in Older People
Dementia is often associated with aging and genetics, but those are only part of the picture.
Researchers estimate that a large share of dementia cases...
Mental Health Workers May Hold Surprisingly Harsh Views About Opioid Addiction
People struggling with opioid addiction often need support from health professionals, but new research suggests they may face judgment from some of the very...
Kids Who Prefer to Play Alone May Be Happier Than Adults Realize
A child sitting alone during recess does not necessarily need rescuing from loneliness.
Some children simply enjoy spending time by themselves—and new research suggests they...
A Common Depression Drug May Protect Mental Health After Traumatic Injury
The days after a serious injury may offer doctors an opportunity to protect a patient’s mental health as well as repair physical damage.
A small...
Could a Fingertip Sensor Track Your Mental Health?
Could a future wearable device notice signs of emotional strain by looking at circulation in your fingertip?
New research suggests the idea may be possible,...
AI May Spot Hidden Signs of Depression and Suicide Risk in the Brain, Eyes...
Depression and suicidal thoughts are usually identified through conversations, questionnaires and a clinician’s judgment.
These methods are essential, but researchers at the University of Southern...