Depression

Scientists find why ketamine has rapid effects to fight depression

In a groundbreaking study led by Dr. Chen Yelin from the Shanghai Institute of Organic Chemistry of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, researchers have...

Depression screening outperforms suicide risk screening, study finds

A recent study led by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and Wesleyan University found that depression screening methods are more effective than...

Can self-help books help with depression? I spoke to readers to find out

For millions of readers around the world, self-help books offer a discreet, affordable way to access an array of psychological insights and therapeutic techniques. Take...

Ultrasound shows promise in treating mental health disorders

A groundbreaking study from the University of Plymouth suggests that transcranial ultrasound stimulation (TUS) could significantly impact brain function and potentially pave the way...

Beat depression with a healthy lifestyle

Feeling down and don't know what to do? You're not alone. About one in 20 adults around the world feels the same way. That's what...

Groundbreaking study uses EEG for early detection of depression

A pioneering study from the University of Tsukuba has revealed a remarkable correlation between brainwave activity and mood changes in individuals with depression. Utilizing electroencephalogram...

Using both tobacco and cannabis linked to higher risks of anxiety and depression

A new study indicates that individuals who use both tobacco and cannabis are more likely to suffer from anxiety and depression compared to those...

New fathers much more likely to depend on depression drugs if they previously used...

A recent study by UCL researchers published in JAMA Network Open reveals that new fathers are more than 30 times likely to be prescribed...

How loneliness and depression affect digestive health in older people

While older Americans are living longer, a surprising number are struggling with digestive diseases. Conditions like inflammatory bowel disease and Crohn’s disease aren't just painful;...

Scientists find new way to help night owl teens beat depression

Not Laziness, but Biology Teenagers who stay up late and struggle with early school schedules—commonly known as "night owls"—are more prone to depression. The common stereotype...