Ketamine shows promise in treating severe depression
A low-cost version of ketamine has shown encouraging results in a double-blind trial, which compared it with a placebo for the treatment of severe...
A new therapy might beat depression better than the current champ
Depression - it's a hefty word that brings to mind images of people trapped in their own minds, unable to experience joy. It's a...
Effective depression treatment in older adults may reduce dementia risk
Researchers from UCL Psychology & Language Sciences have found that the effective use of talking therapies to treat depression in adults over 65 years...
Loneliness: A hidden cause of depression in middle-aged and older people
Depression is a hidden villain. It's a leading cause of disability all over the world. It targets people of all ages, but it often...
Deeper digs on depression: unearthing brain’s hidden secrets
Depression is a common mental health issue that can turn lives upside down. Researchers are always on a quest to understand how this tricky...
Do psychedelics really work to treat depression and PTSD? Here’s what the evidence says
As of July 1, authorised psychiatrists have been allowed to prescribe MDMA (the chemical found in “ecstasy”) to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and...
Hard heads, heavy hearts: the unusual twist in depression after brain injuries
If you hit your head real hard and feel blue later, it might be more than regular sadness. It could be a different type...
Understanding the emotional ‘blunting’ effect of common depression drugs
A study from the University of Cambridge has revealed why common antidepressants, specifically selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), cause emotional "blunting" in about half...
Levodopa, a Parkinson’s drug, may help depression linked to inflammation
A groundbreaking study conducted by Emory University researchers has shown that Levodopa, a drug used to treat Parkinson's disease, can potentially reverse inflammation's effects...
Depression after traumatic brain injury: a unique disorder?
A study led by Dr. Shan Siddiqi from Brigham and Women's Hospital suggests that depression after a traumatic brain injury (TBI) could be a...