People with depression are less likely to have children
Women are at their greatest risk for depression during their childbearing years.
In a study from the Helsinki Collegium for Advanced Studies, scientists found depression...
Low to moderate stress is good for you, shows study
The holidays are a stressful time for many, but that may not be a bad thing when it comes to your brain functioning.
Research shows the key to depression recovery
In a recent study from the University of Toronto, scientists found that feeling sensations, including ones connected to sadness, may be key to depression...
1 in 8 older people had depression for the first time during pandemic
In a study from the University of Toronto, scientists found that approximately 1 in 8 older adults developed depression for the first time during...
This common blood pressure drug linked to high suicide risk
In a new study, researchers found that a common type of blood pressure medication might be associated with an increased risk of suicide.
Depression drugs linked to doubled death risk in heart disease
In a recent study from Copenhagen University Hospital, scientists found antidepressants and other psychiatric medications are linked to an almost doubled risk of premature...
Scientists find new drugs for depression and anxiety disorders
Currently, various classes of drugs are available for the treatment of mental illnesses, such as depression and anxiety disorders.
However, although these drugs confer benefits,...
Dog owners may have higher risks of anxiety, depression
It is often believed that a close relationship between owners and their dogs can bring many mental health benefits to owners.
But in a study...
Over half get symptoms of major depression after COVID-19
In a study from Massachusetts General Hospital, scientists found that more than half of individuals with prior COVID-19 illness have met the criteria for...
Beat the winter blues: Shedding light on seasonal sadness
As the days get shorter, many people find themselves feeling sad. You might feel blue around the winter holidays or get into a slump...