Gut health may play a big role in major depressive disorder
Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a debilitating mental illness that affects millions of people worldwide.
While researchers have made significant strides in understanding the causes...
Best and worst foods to eat if you have depression
Depression is a serious mental health condition that affects millions of people worldwide.
While medication and therapy are often recommended as treatment options, diet can...
Psychedelics may better treat depression and anxiety symptoms than prescription antidepressants for patients with...
In people with advanced cancer, psychedelic drugs like psilocybin, LSD and MDMA may significantly reduce the severity of depression and anxiety symptoms.
Roughly 10% of...
80% of Americans would change diets to improve mental health, study finds
New research has found a strong link between nutrition and mental health.
Scientists find new way to predict depression and anxiety
Researchers at the University of São Paulo in Brazil are using artificial intelligence (AI) and Twitter to try to create models that can predict...
1 in 3 stroke survivors get depression
Poststroke depression (PSD) is a common condition that affects approximately one-third of stroke survivors.
PSD can lead to suboptimal recovery, recurrent vascular events, poor quality...
Depression too often gets deemed ‘hard to treat’ when medication falls short
A plumber who shows up to fix a leaking toilet with a single tool is not likely to succeed.
The same is true if a...
Cancer caregivers have strong depression, study finds
Caring for a loved one with cancer can be a challenging experience, both emotionally and physically.
It can be difficult to see someone you care...
Common bowel diseases linked to much higher risks of anxiety, depression
New research from the University of Missouri has found that there is a link between mental health problems, such as anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts,...
Vitamin B6 could lower depression and anxiety symptoms
Researchers from the University of Reading have found that high doses of Vitamin B6 can help to reduce feelings of anxiety and depression in...