Depression

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...

This study shows a major cause of depression in older people

In a recent study at UCL and elsewhere, researchers found that loneliness is responsible for 18% of depression among older people. They showed that people’s...

Some depression drugs may increase death risk

In a recent study at Rutgers and Columbia University, researchers found an increased death risk in adults with depression who used newer antipsychotic medications...

People with these 2 mental problems may develop Alzheimer’s early

In a new study, researchers found that having depression is known to increase your risk for developing Alzheimer's disease. They found that if people do...

6 ways to manage COVID-19 depression

Depression is increasing in the United States, in no small part due to COVID-19. According to recent reports, depressive symptoms are at least three times...

Irregular sleep linked to bad moods and depression

In a new study, researchers found that an irregular sleep schedule can increase a person’s risk of depression over the long term as much...