Depression

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...

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...