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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.
Potential Model for New Studies of Depression, Anxiety, Alzheimer’s Disease Rhesus macaques showed ability to…
The brain structure of patients with recent onset psychosis and depression can offer important biological…
Psilocybin fosters greater connections between different regions of the brain in depressed people, freeing them…
Psilocybin boosts brain connectivity, helping to treat depression and potentially other mental health disorders. Psilocybin,…
CAMH-led clinical trial provides further evidence for widespread use of pharmacogenetic testing in prescribing anti-depressants.…
The hype over medical marijuana for treating health problems may be exaggerated, researchers find. Obtaining…
Higher ozone levels predicted increase in depressive symptoms over time, study finds. Exposure to ozone…
Tackling mental health disorders among survivors of COVID-19 should be a priority, say researchers. A…
First study to show pregnant and postpartum women experience depression, anxiety even with medication. These…
Data point to rise in anxiety, depression, substance use disorders, suicidal thoughts. As the COVID-19…
A study found a genetic link between depression and Alzheimer’s, suggesting that depression may accelerate…
New research reveals a high percentage of people who died by suicide had undiagnosed autism,…
Psilocybin therapy shows promise in treating depression, with lasting effects seen for up to a…
Research indicates that mood improvement is more effective when individuals use techniques they consider their…
New research indicates that severe depression impacts men and women differently, with unique changes in…
Research shows that psilocybin can be given safely to groups and may help treat severe…
New research findings help clarify mixed results from previous studies. Results from the largest clinical…