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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.
Fatherhood’s mental health toll may hit later than expected—spiking a full year after the baby…
Exercise can powerfully influence the brain, but what if the same biological signals could be…
Researchers may have identified a potential new way to diagnose and treat major depression at…
A therapy approach that changes how people relate to their thoughts may help address one…
An accelerated five-day TMS protocol may rival the standard six-week treatment for depression. For many…
New research suggests that what adolescents eat may shape more than just their physical health.…
From dancing to swimming, exercise may be one of the most effective—and overlooked—treatments for depression…
America’s real midlife crisis isn’t a sports car—it’s loneliness, stress, and declining health in a…
Skin conditions in people with first-episode psychosis may signal a higher risk of depression and…
Research shows that vagus nerve stimulation can provide long-lasting benefits for patients who do not…
Depression that appears later in life is often viewed as a response to declining health,…
Even after years of warnings, millions of older Americans with dementia are still being prescribed…
Growing evidence suggests exercise can lift depression nearly as well as therapy, without a prescription.…
Running fights junk food’s mental toll—healing the gut, balancing hormones, and protecting the brain. Scientists…
New findings suggest that a protein known as Reelin could play a role in treating…
Scientists discovered that altering levels of the KCC2 protein can dramatically change how the brain…
Nitrous oxide is emerging as a surprisingly fast-acting option for people with major or treatment-resistant…