People suffering from obesity are at a significantly greater risk of also developing mental disorders.…
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 identified sex-specific genetic links to depression, with 11 regions associated in women and…
Electrophysiological recordings reveal neural activity in the ACC correlates with depression severity, aiding future tailored…
COVID-19 patients with cognitive difficulties are twice as likely to experience long COVID symptoms, potentially…
Study Proposes Role for Gamma Oscillations in Future Treatment Researchers have found that restoring gamma…
Researchers conducted a comprehensive analysis of communications and the provision of social support within an…
Researchers have found that older adults suffering from depression age faster than their peers. Researchers…
The Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health, working in partnership with George Washington University, is…
A Study Finds That Happy Worms Have Healthy Eggs Worms might not be depressed, per…
Scientists at Northwestern Medicine have discovered that octopamine, a neurotransmitter present in trace amounts in…
A comprehensive study has demonstrated that individuals with anxiety or major depressive disorders experience more…
According to a recent study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, individuals…
Study’s findings suggest that detecting and treating depression are critical to breast cancer patient health.…
Low literacy is linked to increased mental health issues like anxiety and depression, with women…
The full moon may disrupt circadian rhythms, increasing suicide risk, especially in vulnerable individuals. For…
Exercise has been found to be a powerful and effective tool for managing mental health…
Researchers at the Wertheim UF Scripps Institute have found that the amino acid glycine can…
Heart disease tops the list as the leading cause of death for adults worldwide, according…