New Clues to Why Psychiatric Drugs Help Some, but Not Others
Protein key for learning, memory behaves differently in males than females. When it comes to developing drugs for mental illnesses, three confounding challenges exist: Men…
Depression
New Research Uncovers Details Behind Depression, PTSD, and the Body’s Response to Stress
The biological mechanisms behind stress-related psychiatric conditions, including major depressive disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), are poorly understood. New research now details the interplay…
Psychedelic Drug Psilocybin “Magic Mushrooms” Spurs Growth of Neural Connections Lost in Depression
The psychedelic drug psilocybin, a naturally occurring compound found in some mushrooms, has been studied as a potential treatment for depression for years. But exactly…
Psychosocial Safety Climate: Toxic Workplaces Increase Risk of Depression by 300%
A year-long Australian population study has found that full time workers employed by organizations that fail to prioritize their employees’ mental health have a threefold…
Reversal of Fortunes: COVID Pandemic Adolescent Mental Health Study Reveals Turnaround Finding
Young people with poor mental health took a turn for the better during the pandemic but those with good mental health saw a considerable decline,…
Teenagers at Greatest Risk of Self-Harming Can Be Identified Almost a Decade Earlier
Researchers have identified two subgroups of adolescents who self-harm and have shown that it is possible to predict those individuals at greatest risk almost a…
Common Antidepressant Medication Helps Fight Cancer in Mice – May Activate Immune System to Shrink Tumors
UCLA researchers discover MAOIs could activate immune system to shrink various types of tumors. A class of drug called monoamine oxidase inhibitors is commonly prescribed…
Study Finds Low Doses of “Laughing Gas” a Fast, Effective Treatment for Severe Depression
In a phase 2 clinical trial, researchers found a one-hour inhalation session with 25% nitrous oxide gas improved depression symptoms for over two weeks. A…
Defying Your Natural Body Clock Linked to Depression and Lower Wellbeing
People whose sleep pattern goes against their natural body clock are more likely to have depression and lower levels of wellbeing, according to a largescale…
COVID-19 Psychological Distress: 1 in 3 Adults Anxious, Depressed
COVID-19 has led to psychological distress among one in three adults, large-scale meta-analysis reveals. One in three adults, particularly women, younger adults, and those…
Neurological and Psychiatric Symptoms Such As Fatigue and Depression Common in Mild COVID
Neurological and psychiatric symptoms such as fatigue and depression are common among people with Covid-19 and may be just as likely in people with mild…
Antidepressant Power of Lactate Revealed in New Research
Neuroscientists at Synapsy have identified one of the mechanisms behind the antidepressant effect of lactate, a molecule produced by the body during exercise. Its key…
Want to Reduce Your Depression Risk by Double Digits? Wake Up an Hour Earlier
Waking up just one hour earlier could reduce a person’s risk of major depression by 23%, suggests a sweeping new genetic study published on May…
Depression Linked to Rapid Kidney Function Decline – Even in People With Healthy Kidneys
Among individuals with healthy kidneys, those with more frequent depressive symptoms were more likely to show signs of rapid kidney function decline over a median…
Psychedelic Magic Mushroom Compound, Psilocybin, Performs at Least As Well as Leading Antidepressant
Psilocybin, the active compound in magic mushrooms, may be at least as effective as a leading antidepressant medication in a therapeutic setting. This is the…
Genes and Corresponding Proteins Discovered That May Lead to New Depression Treatments
Using an innovative protein-based approach, researchers at the Atlanta Veterans Affairs Medical Center and nearby Emory University have found genes and corresponding proteins that could…
Blood Test Developed to Detect Depression and Bipolar Disorder
Worldwide, 1 in 4 people will suffer from a depressive episode in their lifetime. While current diagnosis and treatment approaches are largely trial and error,…
Exposure to Harmful Chemicals in Plastics and Personal Care Products May Contribute to Postpartum Depression
Endocrine-disrupting chemicals may influence hormonal shifts during pregnancy as well as contribute to postpartum depression, according to a small study published in the Endocrine Society’s…