The administration of oral contraceptives that include a synthetic variant of progesterone (progestogen) could elevate…
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.
First study to provide evidence of the direct impact of serotonin on the development of…
New study may support heat-based treatment to stimulate self-cooling as new treatment. People with depression…
Researchers identified over 200 genes linked to depression in a diverse global study, paving the…
Relationships with caring adults provide a buffer against depression and anxiety, regardless of adverse childhood…
MRI-guided Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) has been shown to significantly ease severe depression symptoms for…
Scientists from UC San Diego may have solved the century-old mystery of why this controversial…
University of California, San Diego study suggests new way to personalize mental health care. Major…
A new study has found that acute sleep loss leads to an increase in dopamine…
Precise observation using ultra-high magnetic field 7T MRI. For the first time, a research team…
Researchers analyzed data from 6,239 women in the United States in a new study. A…
Clinical trial results support further study of this psychedelic substance, administered with psychological support from…
Exposure to artificial light during nighttime is linked to a higher risk of developing psychiatric…
Severe depression and treatment-resistant depression (TRD) are prevalent conditions. About one-third of patients show no…
Mainz University and the US-American BENFRA Center have jointly demonstrated the effect of botanical products…
Researchers have uncovered the crucial role of Lactobacillus in stress management and the potential prevention…
New figures from the Technical Sciences department at Aarhus University indicates a connection between smoking…
Young people who are in higher education in England exhibit a slightly higher risk of…