Recent research indicates that depression and anxiety do not significantly increase the risk for most…
Browsing: Depression
Depression is a common but serious mental health disorder that affects how people feel, think, and function in daily life. Characterized by persistent sadness, loss of interest, fatigue, and cognitive difficulties, depression has complex causes that include genetic, biological, environmental, and psychological factors. Ongoing scientific research is deepening our understanding of the brain mechanisms involved, exploring new treatments such as novel antidepressants, neuromodulation techniques, and personalized therapies. This page highlights the latest research and discoveries related to depression, including its causes, treatments, and the impact it has on health and society.
A study found a sharp rise in youth mental health hospitalizations, particularly among teen girls,…
A new study reveals that depression suppresses microglial activity, affecting brain plasticity. Targeting microglial function…
Adolescents who engage in recreational cannabis use are two to four times more prone to…
Researchers found that severe depression is linked to reversed brain signal flow between key regions.…
Research conducted by the Australian Institute for Suicide Research and Prevention (AISRAP) suggests that regular…
A recent study conducted by the University of Cambridge reveals that adults who partake in…
A study published in JAMA Psychiatry has discovered that the way individuals remember and process…
The targeted molecules are more powerful than SSRI antidepressants and avoid ibogaine’s dangerous side effects.…
Researchers have developed a potential depression treatment that demonstrates both stress-relieving and anti-depressant effects with…
Research from King’s College London reveals that individuals with mental health disorders exhibit blood biomarkers…
A review of academic research indicates that the use of humor therapy might alleviate signs…
New research shows that immune activation in depression is not solely linked to inflammation markers…
Alcohol dependence in late adolescence increases the risk of depression by early adulthood, even when…
According to a recent study led by researchers from McMaster University, residing in economically and…
A Pro-Cognitive Agent Has Therapeutic Potential Cognitive impairments often coexist with mood disorders and other…
A new study suggests that cannabis use disorder leads to an increased risk of developing…
Women who used combined contraceptive pills were at greater risk of developing depression than women…