Chemical imbalance theory of depression: clearing up some misconceptions
The scale of the response to our recent study finding that there was no support for the idea that low serotonin causes depression –...
Scientists find a drug that can reduce depression and suicidal thoughts
Scientists from the University of Exeter found ketamine therapy has a swift short-term effect on reducing symptoms of depression and suicidal thoughts.
They analyzed evidence...
Research finds a big cause of depression in middle-aged and older people
In a recent study from Colorado State University, scientists found social isolation is a big cause of depression in middle-aged and older people.
Depression is...
Depression linked to rapid kidney function decline
Scientists from Southern Medical University found in adults with normal kidney function, those who had frequent depressive symptoms were more likely to later experience...
Antidepressants may work better than exercise for older people with depression
In a study from Albacete Zone VIII Health Center, scientists found antidepressants may be more effective than exercise for seniors with depression.
They assigned 347...
Depression is hard to treat in older people with metabolic syndrome
Scientists from Washington University in St. Louis found that having Metabolic Syndrome makes it harder for older adults to respond to therapies for depression.
Metabolic...
People with arthritis may have higher risks of dementia and depression
In a study from Odense University Hospital, scientists found higher risks of dementia and depression in people with arthritis.
They used data from the DANBIO...
Vitamin D may reduce depression symptoms in adults
Scientists from Finnish, Australia, and the U.S. found that vitamin D supplementation may alleviate depressive symptoms in adults with depression.
Depressive symptoms cause a big...
Scientists find new way to detect late-life depression in older people
Scientists from the University of Connecticut found a new biomarker to detect late-life depression in older people.
Major depression in older adults is very common,...
New eye simulation method could reduce depression and dementia symptoms
Scientists from The University of Hong Kong and elsewhere found that the electrical stimulation of the eye surface could reduce depression-like symptoms and improve...