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...
Common depression drug may be first-ever treatment for osteoarthritis
A disease of the joints, osteoarthritis affects more than 30 million adults and is the fifth-leading cause of disability in the United States.
In a...