This depression drug could reduce sadness and suicidal thoughts within 2 weeks
One of the most commonly prescribed antidepressants, sertraline, may begin to relieve some key symptoms of depression and anxiety within just two weeks, according...
Mindfulness and self-compassion can help reduce depression
More and more research shows that people who treat themselves kindly and stay mindful of the present moment are less likely to feel depressed...
Text therapy as effective as video calls for depression, study finds
A new study suggests that people with depression can benefit just as much from text-based therapy as they can from traditional video therapy sessions.
The...
Popular weight loss drug can treat drug and alcohol addiction
New research suggests that a popular group of medications used for diabetes and weight loss may also help treat alcohol and drug addiction.
These drugs...
Why dancing can help reduce depression
A new study from the University of Eastern Finland has found that dancing—especially as a form of expressive performance—can help people manage depression, understand...
This saliva test could detect depression and anxiety early
Brazilian scientists have created a low-cost, portable sensor that can quickly detect a brain protein linked to mental health conditions like depression, schizophrenia, and...
Less sunlight, higher suicide risk: New study reveals the hidden mental health cost of...
As the days grow shorter in fall and winter, many people experience low moods or seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a type of depression linked...
Exercise can prevent depression caused by junk food
A new study led by researchers at University College Cork and APC Microbiome Ireland has uncovered how exercise can help protect mental health, even...
Why skin problems may signal higher suicide and depression risks
Scientists have found that people with mental health conditions who also have skin problems may face worse mental health outcomes, including a higher risk...
Why are women more prone to depression?
Depression affects women twice as often as men, but scientists still don’t fully understand why. Now, researchers from Austria and Germany are studying a...