This depression drug could help treat ‘lazy eye’
In a new study, scientists reveal how subanesthetic ketamine, which is used for pain management and as an antidepressant in humans, is effective in...
Using these drugs to treat depression may cause higher death risk
Rutgers researchers, together with colleagues at Columbia University, have reported an increased mortality risk in adults with depression who initiated augmentation with newer antipsychotic...
‘Awe walks’ can boost your emotional well-being, UCSF study shows
In a new study, researchers found that a regular dose of awe is a simple way to boost healthy 'prosocial' emotions such as compassion...
Diet may not help prevent depression, study shows
In a new review study, researchers found evidence that the right diet can prevent or alleviate depression is weak.
The research was conducted by a...
Hospitals miss mental illness diagnosis in more than 25% of patients
In a new study, researchers found severe mental illness diagnoses are missed by clinicians in more than one quarter of cases when people are...
Study links rising stress, depression in US to COVID-related losses and media use
In a new study, researchers found experiencing stressors caused by the COVID-19 pandemic—such as unemployment—and COVID-19-related media consumption may increase stress and depression in...
Your immune system may fight against depression, Yale study shows
In a new study, researchers found an inflammatory autoimmune response similar to one linked to neurodegenerative diseases such as multiple sclerosis (MS) also occurs...
This mental problem may double risk of dementia
In a new study, researchers found people who have experienced post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are up to twice as likely to develop dementia later...
Coping and hoping: Mental health tips for COVID-19 pandemic
Mental health experts offer advice for anyone on edge from the pandemic, environmental disasters, social injustice, a contentious election season and disrupted work and...
This mental problem could predict development of type 2 diabetes
In a new study, researchers found that loneliness could predict the development of type 2 diabetes.
They found it is the absence of quality connections...