Higher ozone levels predicted increase in depressive symptoms over time, study finds. Exposure to ozone…
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.
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…
Ketamine therapy has a swift short-term effect on reducing symptoms of depression and suicidal thoughts,…
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…