Newer drug for depression is linked to higher death risk, study finds
A recent study from Rutgers University and Columbia University has raised concerns about the use of newer antipsychotic medications as an add-on treatment for...
Study shows big cause of depression in middle-aged and older people
Depression is one of the leading causes of disability worldwide, with middle-aged and older adults being especially vulnerable. A recent study from Colorado State...
“Magic mushroom” therapy could treat depression, study finds
People suffering from major depressive disorder (MDD) and treatment-resistant depression (TRD) often face challenging treatment options, from medications to intensive interventions like electroconvulsive therapy...
Common blood pressure drugs may raise depression risk, study finds
A new study from Uppsala University suggests that beta blockers, commonly prescribed to heart attack patients, may not only be unnecessary for those with...
Research shows major cause of mental issues related to childhood stress
When children face difficult experiences like neglect or abuse, their bodies and brains can undergo significant stress.
This stress can disrupt brain development, which may...
Marriage may help lower depression risk, study suggests
A large study involving over 100,000 people across seven countries has found that people who are not married may face a much higher risk...
Researchers find major cause of depression in middle-aged adults
Depression affects millions of people worldwide, and it’s especially common among middle-aged and older adults. This serious mental health condition can lead to deep...
How legal weed impacts mental health medication use
Legal access to cannabis may be affecting how people use mental health medications, according to recent research from Georgia Tech.
This study looked at prescription...
Feeling SAD? Identifying and treating seasonal affective disorder
Many people get the “winter blues,” a mild sadness as the days get colder and shorter.
But some people experience clinical depression with the seasons....
Depression drugs may not reduce chronic pain effectively
A recent study has raised concerns about the widespread prescription of antidepressants for chronic pain, warning that many of these drugs are being recommended...