Personality could affect depression symptoms, study finds
Depression affects more than 280 million people worldwide, according to the World Health Organization. However, not everyone experiences it the same way. Some people...
Scientists discover how depression drug ketamine works in the brain
Ketamine has come a long way from its reputation as a party drug and veterinary anesthetic. In recent years, it has been used in...
Study shows a major cause of depression in older adults
A recent study from Colorado State University has found that social isolation is the biggest risk factor for depression in middle-aged and older adults....
How diet may help reduce the risk of depression and Alzheimer’s
New research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) suggests that what we eat could play a role in reducing the risk of both depression and...
Depression linked to faster development of physical health problems
A new study has found that adults with a history of depression develop long-term physical health conditions about 30% faster than those without depression....
VR meditation offers greater relief for depression and anxiety
A new study from Texas A&M University suggests that meditation in virtual reality (VR) may be more effective in reducing depression and anxiety symptoms...
Certain depression drugs may increase dementia risk
A new study from the University of East Anglia has found that long-term use of certain antidepressants may increase the risk of dementia, even if taken up to...
Unemployment of adult children can increase parents’ depression risk
A new study has found that when adult children are unemployed, their parents are more likely to experience depressive symptoms.
This research, conducted by the...
Shorter telomeres linked to higher risk of stroke, dementia, and depression
A new study suggests that people with shorter protective caps at the ends of their chromosomes, called telomeres, may have a higher risk of developing age-related...
Study shows major causes of depression in older adults
Depression is one of the most common mental health problems around the world. It makes people feel sad, lose interest in daily activities, and...