Depression after traumatic brain injury: a unique disorder?
A study led by Dr. Shan Siddiqi from Brigham and Women's Hospital suggests that depression after a traumatic brain injury (TBI) could be a...
Sleep deprivation can improve mood in some people with depression
In a seemingly contradictory phenomenon, sleep deprivation can sometimes lead to mood improvements in individuals with depressive disorders, a study led by the Perelman...
Cracking the code of depression: the brain fold factor
Depression, or major depressive disorder (MDD), is a really tough mental health issue that affects a lot of people.
It's a tricky beast to understand...
Feeling blue may make your heart skip a beat: the link between depression and...
If you are having a device for your heart put in and feel down, you might find it harder to keep taking your heart...
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...