Depression

Why fighting depression with ketamine is a new hope

In recent years, depression rates have been growing. A study in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine found that in 2020, almost 1 out of...

Depression, memory loss, and aging: the role of telomere length

As people grow older, they may notice changes in their mood and memory. Some people might feel down more often or forget things. A recent...

Being flexible can protect mental health in people with chronic pain

Pain is a part of life. But for one in five people, pain isn't just an occasional inconvenience - it's a constant companion. This is...

How mindfulness can boost happiness in relationships

What if paying more attention to the present moment could make us happier in our romantic relationships? A recent study from the Université de Montréal...

Moderate physical activity can reduce risk of depression

Researchers at the University of Limerick and Trinity College Dublin have discovered that engaging in moderate-intensity physical activities such as brisk walking for just...

Talk it out: a cheaper, possibly more effective way to beat depression

Depression is like a dark cloud that never seems to lift. It can be really hard to handle, and it can make life feel...

Having a baby can reignite depression in fathers, study finds

Depression is a problem that affects many people. Sometimes, becoming a parent can make it harder. This is what a recent study by researchers at...

Ketamine shows promise in treating severe depression

A low-cost version of ketamine has shown encouraging results in a double-blind trial, which compared it with a placebo for the treatment of severe...

A new therapy might beat depression better than the current champ

Depression - it's a hefty word that brings to mind images of people trapped in their own minds, unable to experience joy. It's a...

Effective depression treatment in older adults may reduce dementia risk

Researchers from UCL Psychology & Language Sciences have found that the effective use of talking therapies to treat depression in adults over 65 years...