Depression

Vitamin B6 supplements could reduce anxiety, depression

Scientists from the University of Reading measured the impact of high doses of Vitamin B6 on young adults and found that they reported feeling...

Depression drug ketamine unlikely to cause addiction

Scientists from the University of Geneva found that ketamine is unlikely to be addictive to people who use it for extended periods of time. The...

This mental problem causes depression in older people

Scientists from UCL and elsewhere found that loneliness is responsible for 18% of depression among older people. They showed that people’s subjective experiences of loneliness...

Long COVID-related fatigue linked to anxiety and depression

Scientists from the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya found that fatigue in long COVID patients is related to anxiety, depression and apathy. The research is published...

Yogic breathing could help reduce major depression

Scientists from the University of Pennsylvania found that a breathing-based meditation practice known as Sudarshan Kriya yoga helped alleviate severe depression in people who...

Eating fruit more often may reduce depression

Scientists from Aston University found that people who frequently eat fruit are more likely to report greater positive mental well-being and are less likely...

Why women may not respond to depression treatments the same as men

Scientists from the University of California Davis found the reason why women may not respond to depression treatments the same as men. The research was...

Stroke is linked to depression before it occurs

Scientists from the University of Münster found while depression is a common problem for people who have had a stroke, some people may have...

This study finds a big cause of depression in middle-aged and older people

Depression is a leading cause of disability worldwide, with middle-aged and older adults disproportionately affected, a global demographic that is quickly expanding. In a recent...

Scientists find dual treatments to fight PTSD and depression

Scientists from Flinders University found a method to treat PTSD and major depressive disorder together. The research is published in the Journal of Anxiety Disorders and...