Scientists find ketamine’s surprising effect on depression
Ketamine, a psychoactive drug, has shown remarkable and rapid relief for individuals suffering from severe depression in various studies.
However, one significant issue has been...
Why many depression drugs take weeks to work
Most people are aware that certain antidepressants, known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), require several weeks of use before patients start to experience...
Stress and depression may strongly affect women’s heart health
Stress and depression can have a significant impact on a person's health, and they have been particularly linked to an increased risk of heart...
AI chatbot shows promise in depression treatment recommendations, study finds
A recent study published in the journal Family Medicine and Community Health suggests that an AI language model, ChatGPT, may outperform primary care doctors...
Can depression drugs help treat chronic pain?
Antidepressants, typically associated with treating depression, are gaining recognition for their potential to alleviate chronic pain conditions.
Chronic pain affects a substantial portion of the...
Wealth, smoking, and exercise may reduce death risk in depression
Researchers from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta have conducted a comprehensive study to investigate the relationship between depressive...
Scientists find how to predict suicide risks in older people with depression
Older adults contending with late-life depression are thrust into a hazardous battle with suicidal thoughts, plans, and actions, making them a demographic with a...
FDA raises alert on unregulated use of ketamine for mental problems
In a straightforward term, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is urging folks to tread cautiously with a drug called ketamine.
Not all versions...
Scientists find how depression is linked to higher death risk
In the constant endeavor to unravel the complexities of mental health, researchers from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have brought...
Light therapy could improve mental health, study finds
The Intricate Dance between Light Exposure and Mental Health
Imagine light as a remedy, a silent yet powerful healer that weaves through our daily lives,...