Levodopa, a Parkinson’s drug, may help depression linked to inflammation
A groundbreaking study conducted by Emory University researchers has shown that Levodopa, a drug used to treat Parkinson's disease, can potentially reverse inflammation's effects...
Depression after traumatic brain injury: a unique disorder?
A study led by Dr. Shan Siddiqi from Brigham and Women's Hospital suggests that depression after a traumatic brain injury (TBI) could be a...
Sleep deprivation can improve mood in some people with depression
In a seemingly contradictory phenomenon, sleep deprivation can sometimes lead to mood improvements in individuals with depressive disorders, a study led by the Perelman...
Cracking the code of depression: the brain fold factor
Depression, or major depressive disorder (MDD), is a really tough mental health issue that affects a lot of people.
It's a tricky beast to understand...
Feeling blue may make your heart skip a beat: the link between depression and...
If you are having a device for your heart put in and feel down, you might find it harder to keep taking your heart...
People with obsessive-compulsive disorder have an imbalance of brain chemicals – our discovery could...
People often jokingly say they’ve “got a bit of OCD” (obsessive-compulsive disorder) if they are overly organised or tidy.
But OCD is actually a severe...
New insights into the link between isolation and depression
The United States Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy, is spearheading efforts to counter the increasing "epidemic of loneliness and isolation" through the "National Strategy...
Most people thinking about suicide don’t tell anyone. Here’s why and what we can...
Many people at risk of suicide are going undetected and unsupported in our community, our research suggests.
Our recently published study found under half of...
Boosting memory with kindness: a study on meditation and depression
A new study suggests that if you've struggled with depression, a certain type of meditation might help improve your memory.
Brain imaging finds different types of depression
Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a widespread mental illness that affects over 8% of Americans.
The condition can look very different from one person to...