Five things to know about depression, and symptoms you may be overlooking
If you've struggled with depression, you're not alone.
It's the most common mental health issue facing adults, and, as of 2021, it affects nearly one...
Insomnia could predict depression, thinking problems in older people,
Insomnia is a common sleep disorder.
With insomnia, people may have trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or getting good quality sleep.
This happens even if you...
Scientists find a major cause of depression in older people
Depression is a mental health condition including persistently depressed mood or loss of interest in activities, causing a strong negative impact to daily life.
Possible...
5 signs of depression you shouldn’t ignore
It can be painful to watch a friend struggle with their mental health.
Here are some common symptoms of depression to watch for and ways...
Why ketamine could treat depression fast and effectively
In a study from Inserm, CNRS, Sorbonne University, and elsewhere, scientists identified one of the mechanisms explaining the ketamine effect as an antidepressant.
Ketamine, usually...
Why touching a dog can help you reduce stress and depression
In a study from the University of Basel, scientists found that viewing, feeling, and touching real dogs leads to increasingly higher levels of activity...
Folic acid supplementation may help reduce suicide risk
In a study from the University of Chicago, scientists found that folic acid supplements may help reduce suicide risk.
They used data from the health...
Major depression increased 60% in older people from 2010 to 2019
In a study from the University of California in San Diego, scientists found the prevalence of depression is increasing among older adults, but there...
Newer depression drugs may increase death risk, scientists find
In a study from Rutgers and Columbia Universities, scientists found an increased death risk in adults with depression who used newer antipsychotic medications compared...
Eating fruits frequently may help prevent depression
In a new study from Aston University, scientists found that frequently eating fruits can make you feel better, while tasty but less healthy snacks...