New depression drug can offer faster relief
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new use for a medicine called Caplyta, also known by its scientific name lumateperone.
This...
These people face higher suicide risk from genetic depression, study finds
Depression is a serious mental illness that affects people of all ages, but a new study has found that when depression begins early in...
Why some people don’t get better from depression
Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions, and many people find relief through medications or therapy.
But for some individuals, even after...
This acne drug may prevent schizophrenia, study finds
A new study has found that a widely used antibiotic could lower the risk of developing schizophrenia in young people.
Researchers discovered that adolescents who...
Scientists successfully reverse anxiety and depression
Scientists have uncovered how a specific group of brain cells deep in the amygdala—a region that helps control emotions—can drive anxiety, depression, and social...
Low vitamin D levels linked to depression, study confirms
likely to experience depression.
The research, published in the journal Biomolecules and Biomedicine, analyzed evidence from 66 studies across 31 countries.
The results show that when...
Depression drugs may increase weight gain and obesity risk
A new study from the Hospital del Mar Research Institute has found that people who take antidepressants are more likely to gain weight over...
New depression treatment targets the brain, not just the symptoms
Depression is one of the most common mental health problems in the world. It affects how people feel, think, sleep, and make decisions.
Some people...
Ketamine for severe depression and PTSD: what you need to know
Combining psychotherapy with low doses of ketamine is becoming a more common option for treating severe depression and post-traumatic stress, especially for people who...
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...