Nurses face higher rates of suicidal ideation than other workers, underscoring the need for urgent…
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 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…
Protein Key for Learning, Memory Behaves Differently in Males Than Females When it comes to…
The biological mechanisms behind stress-related psychiatric conditions, including major depressive disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder…
Psilocybin significantly increases and strengthens neural connections in the brain, suggesting a structural basis for…
A strong psychosocial safety climate is essential to prevent emotional harm and improve productivity. Full-time…
Young people with poor mental health took a turn for the better during the pandemic…
Researchers have identified two subgroups of adolescents who self-harm and have shown that it is…
UCLA researchers discover MAOIs could activate immune system to shrink various types of tumors. A…
In a phase 2 clinical trial, researchers found a one-hour inhalation session with 25% nitrous…
People whose sleep pattern goes against their natural body clock are more likely to have…