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...
Depression drugs may affect gut health
In a new study, researchers found that antidepressants and other psychiatric drugs can change the quantity and composition of gut bacteria.
These results raise questions...
These dietary supplements may help treat depression, schizophrenia
In a new study, researchers have taken a leap forward by establishing the gold standard for which nutrients are proven to assist in the...
Reducing inflammation may make depression drugs work better
In a new study, researchers found that controlling inflammation may be key to helping the brain develop the flexibility to respond to antidepressant drugs.
This...
Your gut bacteria may be linked to depression, high blood pressure
In a new study, researchers found people with high blood pressure had different gut bacteria compared to people with both high blood pressure and...
Hearing aids linked to lower risks of dementia, depression, falls
In a new study, researchers found older adults who get a hearing aid for hearing loss have lower risks of dementia, depression or anxiety...
Depression could be a cause of 20 major diseases
In a new study, researchers found major depressive disorder—referred to colloquially as the 'black dog' – has been identified as a genetic cause for...
Depression symptoms in caregivers may predict future health problems
In a new study, researchers found caregivers of stroke survivors who show signs of depression may have a higher risk of suffering their own...