Depression

Persistent insomnia could mean persistent depression in older people

In a new study, researchers found older people with depression may be at a much higher risk of remaining depressed if they are experiencing...

Stress, sleep and the coronavirus: What you can do

With the ongoing uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic and self-isolation, many people are experiencing increased stress. Whether it’s financial strain, loss of control or worries...

This stuff in blood may show early warning sign of depression

In a recent study from Fujita Health University, researchers found that high levels of anthranilic acid in the blood may serve as a marker...

This mood function is low or even absent in people with depression

In a new study, researchers found that periods of lockdown during the COVID-19 situation likely to exacerbate problems with mood regulation. The mood varies from...

Single dose of this drug may help reduce anxiety and depression for a long...

According to statistics from several sources, close to 40 percent of the global population will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime, with a...

In wake of COVID-19 pandemic, a crashing wave of brain and mental health problems?

In a new paper, researchers suggest that in the aftermath of the novel coronavirus pandemic, a host of neuropsychiatric challenges may remain—or emerge—for those...

Depression, anxiety may be big side effects of COVID-19 lockdown

In a new study, researchers found that millions of Americans are being impacted by the psychological fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic and its economic...

Using depression drugs for a long time may cause addiction

Many people feel safe in that their depression or anxiety is continuously managed by medication. However, these are mind-altering drugs and were never intended as...

New finding may help develop effective depression drugs

Depression is a common psychiatric disorder and one of the leading causes of disability worldwide. Antidepressants are the first-line treatment for moderate to severe major...

New treatment could rapidly reduce depression symptoms, Stanford study shows

In a new study, researchers found that a new form of magnetic brain stimulation rapidly relieved symptoms of severe depression in 90% of participants. The...