Antidepressants: physical side-effects vary depending on the drug type – new research
Millions of people worldwide take antidepressants. While these drugs can be very effective in treating mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety, they...
This is the top cause of depression in older adults
A major study from Colorado State University has revealed new insights into what causes depression in older adults.
Depression is more than just feeling sad—it’s...
The link between sleep and mental health
Have you ever heard someone say they woke up on the wrong side of the bed?
Well, there’s actually some truth to that idea.
Struggling to...
Depression doubles risk of death, large study confirms
A major new study from the University of Hong Kong has found that people living with depression are twice as likely to die early...
Sugary drinks may increase depression risk, especially in women
Sugary drinks like soda and lemonade may do more harm than just causing weight gain. A new study shows that these drinks could also...
Transplanting gut bacteria may help reduce depression, study finds
A new study suggests that fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT)—a procedure that introduces healthy bacteria from a donor’s stool into a patient’s gut—might help reduce...
This common drug boosts motivation in people with depression
Many people with depression find it hard to feel motivated. Even getting out of bed or doing simple tasks can feel like a struggle.
While...
This brain chemical can cause depression and suicide thoughts
Scientists from Columbia University and McGill University have discovered that high levels of a brain chemical called SGK1 may be responsible for depression and...
Your heart might predict if depression drugs will work
A new study has found that your heart’s reaction in the first minute of a brain stimulation treatment might help doctors know if the...
New brain test may predict sexual side effects of depression drugs
Scientists have found that problems like trouble having an erection or reaching orgasm during antidepressant treatment may be linked to serotonin levels in the...