Ketamine Nasal Spray: A Game-Changer for Treatment-Resistant Depression?
Increases the number of patients likely to respond to treatment for major depression. A major clinical trial shows that the drug, esketamine, one of the…
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Antidepressants vs. Running: What Works Best to Beat Depression
First trial to directly compare effects of treatments on mental and physical health shows clear benefits of exercise, and slight physical worsening with antidepressants. But…
Strict Parenting May Hardwire Depression Into a Child’s DNA
The researchers found that strict parenting can affect the way the body reads DNA. The way the body reads the children’s DNA might change as…
Adult Brain Structure Is Not Fixed: Scientists Discover Depression Treatment Increases Brain Connectivity
Treatment for depression increases brain connectivity. Most scientists believe that the structure of the adult brain is generally rigid and incapable of rapid changes. However,…
Depressed COVID Patients Respond Much Better Than Expected to SSRI Antidepressants
The COVID pandemic has led to a significant increase in mental health problems. Now, in some good news, a pilot study has shown that depressed…
Scientists (Discover?) That “Magic Mushroom” Anti-Depressive Psychedelic Affects Perception of Music
Scientists have found that the psychedelic drug psilocybin, in development as an anti-depressive treatment, changes the emotional state of people listening to music. Psilocybin is…
Scientists Find Protein That Indicates Whether Emotional Memories Can Be Changed or Forgotten
Researchers have discovered that a particular protein can be used as a brain marker to indicate whether emotional memories can be changed or forgotten. This…
Should You Switch Antidepressants? Measuring Brainwaves While Sleeping Can Tell
Scientists have discovered that measuring brainwaves produced during REM sleep can predict whether a patient will respond to treatment for depression. This enables patients to…
SSRI Antidepressants Associated With Increase in Violent Crime in Some People
Stockholm, Sweden: Scientists have found that some people being treated with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) have a greater tendency to commit violent crimes. In…
Symptoms of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Improved by Deep Magnetic Stimulation
Researchers have found that focusing powerful non-invasive magnet stimulation on a specific brain area can improve the symptoms of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). This opens…