New insights into the link between isolation and depression
The United States Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy, is spearheading efforts to counter the increasing "epidemic of loneliness and isolation" through the "National Strategy...
Most people thinking about suicide don’t tell anyone. Here’s why and what we can...
Many people at risk of suicide are going undetected and unsupported in our community, our research suggests.
Our recently published study found under half of...
Brain imaging finds different types of depression
Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a widespread mental illness that affects over 8% of Americans.
The condition can look very different from one person to...
A look at depression across America: which states are most affected?
Depression is a serious health problem that affects the way we think, feel, and handle our daily activities.
It's more than just feeling "down" or...
Researchers discover a new drug for sleep apnea
Researchers from Flinders University in Australia found that a drug used for treating depression might help people with sleep apnea.
Depression and inflammation in older adults: a new perspective
A team of scientists at Penn Medicine made an interesting discovery.
They found that older people who feel very sad or depressed do not necessarily...
Iron deficiency and mental health: unveiling the link
Research is increasingly showing a link between iron deficiency and mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, and schizophrenia.
Depression drug may help slow reproductive aging
A recent study conducted by researchers at Northwestern University has uncovered a surprising benefit of SSRIs.
When blues meet food: how depression, diet, and frailty dance together
A recent study published in The Journal of Gerontology: Series A highlights the connection between depression, diet, and the development of frailty among older...
Brain magic: How magnets help beat depression
Do you know that doctors can use magnets to help people who feel very sad all the time? This sadness is a serious condition...