Could depression drugs ease obsessive behaviors in autism? Maybe not
In a new study, researchers found the commonly used antidepressant Prozac doesn't appear to help reduce obsessive-compulsive behavior in children and teens with autism.
The...
Mindfulness may help reduce opioid cravings, chronic pain
In a new study, researchers found people suffering from opioid addiction and chronic pain may have fewer cravings and less pain if they use...
This therapy may help increase self-esteem in people with depression
In a new study, researchers found that patients with depression were able to strengthen some of their brain connections whilst thinking about guilt-evoking memories,...
Healthier diet may directly reduce depression
In a new study, researchers found people with depression whose diet is usually unhealthy showed significantly fewer symptoms of depression after eating a healthy...
Why women are more likely to have depression
Depression affects women nearly twice as much as men, but unraveling the brain's blueprint that regulates this behavior, let alone identifying specific molecular differences...
Depression drugs appear to be generally safe
In a new study, researchers found antidepressants are generally safe.
They examined evidence from 45 meta-analyses, which combined the results from many studies and did...
Smartphone dependency may be a cause of depression
In a new study, researchers found young people who are hooked on their smartphones may be at an increased risk for depression and loneliness.
They...
AI could help doctors predict depression outcomes
The psychiatry field has long sought answers to explain why antidepressants help only some people.
Is a patient's recovery due merely to a placebo effect—the...
Common depression drug may reduce anxiety more than depressive symptoms
In a new study, researchers found one of the most common antidepressants, sertraline, leads to an early reduction in anxiety symptoms.
The reduction in anxiety...
Feeling depressed? This old game might be the answer
In a new study, researchers found when it comes to boosting mental health among older Chinese, it might be as simple as a game...