Older women more likely to have depression than men
Depression affects up to one in four people but is often associated with young adults in the public consciousness.
In a new study from Simon...
Treating sleep loss may prevent depression in older people
In a new study from UCLA Health, researchers found that cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT-I) prevented major depression, decreasing the likelihood of depression by over 50%...
Pandemic depression persists in older people
In a new study from McMaster University, researchers found the COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the mental health of older people...
Social media linked to higher depression risk, study finds
In a new study from Massachusetts General Hospital, researchers found links between the use of social media and depression.
On one hand, social media is a way...
Depression increases during migraine headaches
In a new study from Leiden University, researchers found increased depressive symptomatology in the migraine headache phase of a migraine attack.
They performed a prospective...
COVID patients on this depression drug are less likely to die
In a new study from UC San Francisco, researchers found that people taking a class of antidepressants called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), particularly...
This can double risk of anxiety and depression in women
In a new study from the University of Edinburgh, researchers found women who have experienced the loss of a child through miscarriage or early...
Depression and anxiety worsened during the pandemic, heart disease risk is higher
The COVID-19 pandemic has not only affected the physical health of millions of Americans, but it's also taken a toll on the country's mental...
Why it is difficult to stop using some depression drugs
In a recent study published in Molecular Pharmacology, researchers found why it is so difficult for people to withdraw from some antidepressant medications.
The current...
How COVID-19 pandemic can harm your mental health
In a new study from the Intermountain Healthcare Heart Institute, researchers found depression remained common during the pandemic and worsened for some people.
They examined...