Ketamine therapy has a swift short-term effect on reducing symptoms of depression and suicidal thoughts,…
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.
SSRIs show exceptional effectiveness against post-COVID depression, raising hope for broader long COVID treatments. The…
Promising alternative to address increasing mental health needs due to pandemic, study says. Computer- and…
Research uses data from the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA). The COVID-19 pandemic has…
Upping Drug Use Linked to Heightened Risk; Sense of Belonging Linked to Lower Risk Around…
Pandemic-driven depression increased ER visits for anxiety and chest pain, raising concerns about long-term cardiovascular…
Kaiser Permanente 2020 study shows that people who were the most active and spent time…
Pandemic surveys linked prolonged sitting with worsened mental health. Small breaks and short walks may…
A University of Minnesota Medical School study indicates this method could be a new approach…
Nurses face higher rates of suicidal ideation than other workers, underscoring the need for urgent…
A drug used to treat agitation in people with dementia is no more effective than…
Children from less affluent backgrounds are likely to have found COVID-19 lockdowns more challenging to…
First global estimates of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health in 2020…
The largest placebo-controlled trial of psychedelics to date suggests that the reported psychological benefits of…
People with lower incomes and who experienced multiple COVID-related stressors were more likely to feel…
People who had higher pre-pandemic levels of depression or anxiety have been more severely affected…
Researchers have shown that the gene MeCP2 and enhanced synaptic plasticity drive the long-term, cumulative…
Novel approach finds targets for future clinical trials in depression and Parkinson’s disease. Researchers have…