Depression

These common depression drugs linked to early death risk

In a recent study published in PLOS ONE, researchers found an increased death risk in adults with depression who used newer antipsychotic medications compared...

This depression drug could effectively reduce PTSD

In a recent study from Mount Sinai, researchers found that repeated intravenous (IV) ketamine infusions strongly reduce symptom severity in people with chronic post-traumatic...

Depression may affect your vision, study finds

In a new study, researchers found examined the effects of depression on visual perception. They confirmed that the processing of visual information is altered in...

Women with this health problem twice as likely to suffer depression

In a new study, researchers found that women who suffer from vision, hearing or dual sensory loss are more than twice as likely to...

High smoking dependence linked to depression, study finds

In a new study, researchers found new information on the connection between symptoms of depression and smoking dependence. The results support the importance of understanding...

Newer drugs for depression may increase death risk

In a recent study, researchers found an increased death risk in adults with depression who used newer antipsychotic medications. The research was conducted by a...

Over half of COVID-19 survivors suffer from major depression

In a new study, researchers found that more than half of individuals with prior COVID-19 illness have met the criteria for symptoms of major...

Depression more likely after stroke than heart attack

Adults who have had strokes – especially women – are more likely to become depressed than those who have had heart attacks, according to...

Scientists find new drug to treat depression effectively

In a new study, researchers found a drug that works against depression by a completely different mechanism than existing treatments. They showed that ezogabine (also...

Almost half of COVID-19 sufferers report depression

In a new study, researchers found that almost half of people testing positive for coronavirus have reported symptoms of depression. The research was conducted by...