Anxiety vs depression: big differences you need to know
Occasional anxiety is an expected part of life.
You might feel anxious when faced with a problem at work, before taking a test, or before...
Ketamine strongly reduces depression and suicide, study shows
In a new study from UBC Okanagan and the University of Exeter, researchers found ketamine is a potentially powerful tool in the fight against...
7 strange habits caused by depression
Depression is a serious mental illness that can interfere with a person's life.
It can cause long-lasting and severe feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a loss...
More time at home, more severe symptoms in people with depression
In a new study from King's College London, researchers found that individuals diagnosed with major depressive disorder (MDD) who spent more time at home...
Childhood inflammation may cause depression and mental disorders later in life
In a new review study, researchers conclude that early-life infection, inflammation, and metabolic changes could contribute to psychiatric disorders—perhaps via effects during critical periods...
This mindfulness therapy could benefit people with depression
In a new study from the University of Exeter, researchers found that Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) can help promote self-kindness in people with a...
Daily photo sharing linked to double depression risk
In a new study, researchers found the rate of reported depressive symptoms that are likely to require treatment has more than doubled by the...
COVID patients taking this depression drug have lower death risk
In a study published in JAMA Network Open, researchers found that people taking a class of antidepressants called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), particularly fluoxetine,...
Big signs you may have severe depression
A mental health disorder characterised by persistently depressed mood or loss of interest in activities, causing significant impairment in daily life.
Technically, severe depression isn't...
New hormone therapy for prostate cancer could double the risk of depression
In a new study from the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, researchers found that the new hormone therapy could not only keep...