Brazilian scientists propose conducting experiments using lab-grown mini-brains to study the effects of drugs on…
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 new UK study shows adults with high levels of ADHD symptoms are more likely…
Managing it can help reduce neuroticism, anxiety, and the risk of cardiovascular disease. A new…
New research published in Biological Psychiatry has discovered a correlation between discrimination and an altered…
New insights into the opposing actions of serotonin-producing nerve fibers in mice could lead to…
Corporal punishment impacts brain activity, heightening anxiety and depression risks through altered neural sensitivity to…
New research in Biological Psychiatry offers the first direct evidence of diminished 5-HT release cements…
Depression reduces fertility, especially among men and highly educated individuals. Early detection and treatment are…
Some news media stories still inaccurately link suicide with the Christmas holiday season. The holiday-suicide…
A Longitudinal Imaging Study Connects Reduced Ventral Striatum Activity to Later Depression A recent imaging…
Scientists Have Opened the Door for a New Class of Fast-Onset Antidepressants According to a…
Longer work weeks were strongly associated with a higher increase in depression symptoms in an…
Electroshock therapy, which is unfavorably depicted in movies and TV shows, consistently produces better outcomes…
The Researchers Found That Strict Parenting Can Affect the Way the Body Reads DNA The…
Postpartum Depression Is Linked to a Lack of a Cell Clean-Up Process Researchers from Weill…
Alcohol Misuse in Adolescence Is Associated With Poor Health and Unhappiness in Adulthood According to…
The Study Found That the Theory of “Depressive Realism” Is Not Replicable Are unhappy individuals…
Rising depression, especially among youth, requires urgent public health efforts to encourage early mental health…