Depression and apathy strongly harm in people with traumatic brain injury
Many people who suffer a traumatic brain injury (TBI) experience mental health challenges, which can last for years. These difficulties may result from the brain injury...
An orange a day keeps depression away, study shows
A new study suggests that eating an orange a day may reduce the risk of depression by 20%. The research, published in Microbiome, found that citrus...
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says antidepressants are harder to quit than heroin – is...
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been sworn in as the US health and human services secretary, despite saying a few things that raised eyebrows...
This blood pressure drug could help treat ADHD
A new study suggests that amlodipine, a common blood pressure medication, could be repurposed to help manage ADHD symptoms.
Researchers from the University of Surrey and other international institutions...
Personality could affect depression symptoms, study finds
Depression affects more than 280 million people worldwide, according to the World Health Organization. However, not everyone experiences it the same way. Some people...
Scientists discover how depression drug ketamine works in the brain
Ketamine has come a long way from its reputation as a party drug and veterinary anesthetic. In recent years, it has been used in...
Study shows a major cause of depression in older adults
A recent study from Colorado State University has found that social isolation is the biggest risk factor for depression in middle-aged and older adults....
How diet may help reduce the risk of depression and Alzheimer’s
New research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) suggests that what we eat could play a role in reducing the risk of both depression and...
Depression linked to faster development of physical health problems
A new study has found that adults with a history of depression develop long-term physical health conditions about 30% faster than those without depression....
VR meditation offers greater relief for depression and anxiety
A new study from Texas A&M University suggests that meditation in virtual reality (VR) may be more effective in reducing depression and anxiety symptoms...