Depression

Alcohol problems may strongly increase suicide risk

In a study from the University of Otago, scientists found harmful drinking is linked to a heightened risk of suicide.

Scientists find a big cause of depression for middle-aged and older adults

Depression is a leading cause of disability worldwide, with middle-aged and older adults disproportionately affected. In a study from Colorado State University, scientists found social...

Stable jobs, secure housing important for better depression treatment outcomes

In a study from UCL Psychology & Language Sciences, scientists found people without jobs or with less secure housing have poorer outcomes when treated...

A walk in the woods may reduce anxiety and depression

Forest therapy is an effective and simple method for dealing with something many people struggle with.

Some blood pressure drugs may help reduce depression

None of the 41 most common high blood pressure medications increased the risk of depression, while 9 medications appeared to lower it.

Common depression drug may help treat blinding eye disease

A recent study from the University of Virginia found an antidepressant best known as Prozac could offer the first treatment for the leading cause of blindness...

Mental health chatbots may help treat depression

Mental health chatbots are able to effectively engage people with depression in empathetic conversations and assist in the treatment of their symptoms.

People with hard-to-treat depression may have higher death risk

Depression is the leading cause of functional disability the world over. The most common treatments are antidepressants or psychotherapy. Many sufferers need care for months...

When does mental distress become a mental illness?

when painful mental states are long-lasting and interfere with our ability to function well in our daily lives and relationships, it can mean we are experiencing a form of mental illness.

Depression linked to eating an inflammatory diet, higher risk of frailty

In a study from Harvard Medical School and elsewhere, scientists found a link between depression, diet, and the development of frailty.