Most people benefit from depression drugs, but not everyone responds the same way
A new study from King’s College London has found that most people who take selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), a common type of antidepressant,...
These drugs for depression may increase risk of death, study finds
A new study has found that adults with depression who start treatment with newer antipsychotic medications may face a higher risk of death compared to those who add...
Study finds big cause of depression in older adults
Depression is a serious mental health issue that affects millions of people around the world. It can happen to anyone, but middle-aged and older...
Mediterranean diet linked to lower depression risk in people with arthritis
A new study suggests that following a Mediterranean diet may help reduce the risk of depression in people with rheumatoid arthritis. Researchers found that...
Common depression drug can improve cognitive function
A recent study from Columbia University suggests that ketamine, a drug often used to treat severe depression, could quickly reduce suicidal thoughts while also...
Depression drugs help reduce anxiety, study confirms
A new review confirms that antidepressants can effectively reduce symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), at least in the short term. However, there is...
Diabetes and obesity drugs may help treat mental diseases
New research suggests that medications originally developed for diabetes and obesity could have potential benefits for mental health and cognitive disorders.
A study from the...
Common depression drugs may speed up memory loss in dementia
A recent study suggests that antidepressants might make memory and thinking problems worse for people with dementia.
However, some antidepressants seem to have less harmful...
Depression drug use linked to weight gain, study confirms
A new study has found that people taking antidepressants are more likely to gain weight over time, with continuous use doubling the risk of...
One in six people experience withdrawal symptoms after stopping depression drugs
A new study has found that about one in six people who stop taking antidepressants may experience withdrawal symptoms, also called discontinuation symptoms. These...