Mental Health

Deep brain stimulation may help fight depression

Deep brain stimulation may help fight depression

In a new study, researchers found deep brain stimulation may help fight against severe depression. The finding may help develop better treatment for people who...
Depression at young age may predict memory loss later in life

Depression at young age may predict memory loss later in life

In a new study, researchers found people who have depression in their 20s have a high risk of memory loss in their 50s. The finding...
Why some depression drugs may not work

Why depression drugs may not work for some patients

In a new study, researchers found a possible mechanism that may explain why depression drugs may not work for some patients. The findings may help...
First drug for women with postpartum depression

First drug for women with postpartum depression

Recently, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new drug called Zulresso (brexanolone) for treating postpartum depression in women. This is the...
Stress may link depression and heart disease

Stress may link depression and heart disease

In a new study, researchers found stress may lead to inflammation in the body, which links heart disease and depression. The research was conducted by...
New finding may improve PTSD treatment

New finding may improve PTSD treatment

In a new study, researchers found a potential way to improve a common treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder or PTSD. They helped the brain learn...
This nasal spray ketamine drug may help treat depression

This nasal spray ketamine drug may help treat depression

In a new study, researchers reported a ketamine-based nasal spray could help treat depression. The FDA has recently approved this drug to assist with treating...
A groundbreaking blood test for PTSD

A groundbreaking blood test for PTSD

In a new study, researchers developed a cutting-edge blood test for post-traumatic stress disorder or PTSD. The test can accurately identify people who are at...
New brain stimulation may help treat depression

New brain stimulation may help treat depression

A new study has shown that brain stimulation could help reduce depression symptoms. The brain stimulation method is called transcranial alternating current stimulation, or tACS. The...
Exercise, but not supplements, could help you prevent depression

Exercise, but not supplements, could help you prevent depression

Recently, researchers have found to prevent depression symptoms, it is better to do more physical activities rather than taking nutritional supplements. Previous studies have shown...