COVID-19 has led to psychological distress among one in three adults, large-scale meta-analysis reveals. One…
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.
Neurological and psychiatric symptoms are common in COVID-19, even in mild cases. Neurological and psychiatric…
Neuroscientists at Synapsy have identified one of the mechanisms behind the antidepressant effect of lactate,…
Researchers found that people with genes linked to early rising are significantly less likely to…
Among individuals with healthy kidneys, those with more frequent depressive symptoms were more likely to…
Psilocybin showed faster and more significant antidepressant effects than escitalopram in a controlled clinical trial,…
New protein-focused research reveals promising gene targets for depression therapy and diagnosis. Using an innovative…
Worldwide, 1 in 4 People Will Suffer From a Depressive Episode in Their Lifetime While…
Phthalates, found in many everyday products, may disrupt hormone levels during pregnancy and raise the…
Scientists make pivotal discovery of method for wireless modulation of neurons with X-rays that could…
A research review led by Oxford Brookes University has found a large proportion of COVID-19…
A repurposed epilepsy drug eases depression by targeting brain potassium channels, offering new hope for…
McGill study a step in understanding the mechanism of psychedelics’ impact on the brain and…
The more variation in wake-up time and sleep time, the worse mood and more chance…
Adaptability, rather than childhood environment alone, may be key to preventing adult mental illness. It’s…
New research linking major depression to a reduced number of cells in the brain that…
Personalized deep brain stimulation, powered by machine learning, may soon allow doctors to tailor treatments…
A feat of basic neuroscience co-led by UNC School of Medicine scientists, the discovery of…