New insights into the link between isolation and depression
The United States Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy, is spearheading efforts to counter the increasing "epidemic of loneliness and isolation" through the "National Strategy...
Most people thinking about suicide don’t tell anyone. Here’s why and what we can...
Many people at risk of suicide are going undetected and unsupported in our community, our research suggests.
Our recently published study found under half of...
Brain imaging finds different types of depression
Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a widespread mental illness that affects over 8% of Americans.
The condition can look very different from one person to...
Loneliness can be deadly, new research confirms
Today, an invisible yet potent crisis is sweeping across our society – loneliness.
As paradoxical as it may sound in our hyperconnected era, many people...
Could losing your sense of smell predict late-life depression?
There might be more to our sense of smell than we think. A group of researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine has been studying this.
They...
TMS shows promise in treating depression
Scientists at Stanford Medicine have discovered that transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) can alleviate symptoms in patients with severe depression for whom conventional treatments have...
Depression: one size doesn’t fit all
Experts at Stanford Medicine found a new type of depression. They call it the 'cognitive biotype.'
Antidepressants can cause withdrawal symptoms – here’s what you need to know
Millions of people worldwide take antidepressants to help with depression.
But as a recent BBC Panorama found, many aren’t aware of the fact that antidepressants...
The power of laughter: how humor can help ease anxiety and depression
It's often said that laughter is the best medicine. Have you ever wondered if that's really true? Scientists have been curious about this, too.
They...
Link between alcohol and depression
Did you know that what we drink can affect how we feel? A group of scientists found that people who drink less alcohol often...