Depression

Virtual reality therapy can effectively reduce symptoms of major depressive disorder, matching the success of traditional behavioral activation methods.

A study found that omega-3 fatty acids significantly reduced depression and anxiety symptoms in young mice exposed to stress, showing behavioral improvements and molecular changes, suggesting potential new treatments for adolescent depression in humans.

A study of over 14,000 people found that those with higher genetic risks for mental disorders reported more exposure to stressful events, challenging the simple distinction between reactive and endogenous depression.

New research has found that lower amygdala activation to sad versus happy faces predicts poorer treatment outcomes in difficult-to-treat major depressive disorder, suggesting the brain's positive emotional processing is key to recovery.

A new study has found that depressive symptoms are linked to subsequent memory decline and poor memory is linked to subsequent increases in depressive symptoms in older adults.

Serotonin neurons sense glucose and regulate reproductive hormones, maintaining fertility, according to a new study published in Scientific Reports.

Increasing the frequency of psychotherapy sessions significantly improves depression treatment outcomes, while the number of sessions has little impact, according to a recent study in the Journal of Affective Disorders.

Researchers found that individuals with treatment-resistant depression exhibit heightened amygdala responses to negative emotions and reduced responses to positive ones, suggesting distinct brain mechanisms that could inform new, targeted treatments.

New research suggests that for people with depression, engaging in vivid mental fantasies can help them find a sense of meaning in life. This offers an alternative way to create purpose when traditional sources of meaning, like relationships or work,...

A review confirms antidepressant withdrawal exists but is less common and severe than thought. However, it likely underestimates symptoms in long-term users, who are most at risk.

A recent study found that men who more strongly endorse traditional masculine norms experience higher stress and are less likely to seek mental health help, emphasizing the need to address gender-specific barriers and promote positive masculine traits.

Staying up late, even if you're a night owl, is linked to higher risks of depression and anxiety. This surprising study suggests that an earlier bedtime could improve mental health, regardless of natural sleep preferences.

New research provides evidence that genetic factors play a significant role in how depression develops in adolescents, identifying distinct patterns of symptoms linked to shared genetic risks across multiple psychiatric conditions.

A new study has found that depression more strongly predicts future activity levels than activity predicts future depression.

Reducing social media use to one hour per day for three weeks significantly improved mental health in young adults experiencing emotional distress, with decreases in depression, anxiety, and fear of missing out, along with better sleep quality.