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...
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...
Loneliness: A hidden cause of depression in middle-aged and older people
Depression is a hidden villain. It's a leading cause of disability all over the world. It targets people of all ages, but it often...
Deeper digs on depression: unearthing brain’s hidden secrets
Depression is a common mental health issue that can turn lives upside down. Researchers are always on a quest to understand how this tricky...
Understanding the emotional ‘blunting’ effect of common depression drugs
A study from the University of Cambridge has revealed why common antidepressants, specifically selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), cause emotional "blunting" in about half...
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...
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...
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...