Depression

Fast-acting depression drug could help prevent suicide

Ketamine, a drug once known mainly as an anesthetic and party drug, is now showing real promise in saving lives. A new study from Columbia...

Frailty and depression together may greatly raise dementia risk

A large international study has found that when older adults have both physical frailty and depression, their risk of developing dementia rises sharply. The researchers...

How depression and anxiety may increase your risk of heart disease

A new study from Mass General Brigham reveals that people with depression and anxiety may be at higher risk of developing heart disease—and stress...

Some depression drugs may raise death risk, study warns

A new study by researchers at Rutgers University and Columbia University has found a serious link between the use of newer antipsychotic medications and...

Heart disease and depression share inflammation pathways

A major scientific project in Europe, called TO_AITION, has just finished in December 2025. The project aimed to understand why heart disease and depression...

Feeling left out may age your brain faster, new study finds

New research from the University of St Andrews has found a direct link between social isolation and faster memory and thinking decline in older...

A 30-minute online course can help ease anxiety

A quick online course that takes just 20 to 30 minutes can help young adults become more comfortable with uncertainty and reduce their anxiety...

Hearing loss and tinnitus linked to poorer mental and social health

A new study from China has found that age-related hearing loss (ARHL) and tinnitus are linked to worse physical, mental, and social health in...

A break from alcohol in January can improve your mood, sleep and health

As a new year begins, more and more people are choosing to take part in “Dry January,” a month where they stop drinking alcohol. This...

The root cause of depression you need to know

Depression is a serious mental health issue that affects millions of people around the world. It’s more than just feeling sad or having a...