Research on rare post-mortem brain tissue shows changes in gene activity, offering new insight into the biological basis of depression. Researchers from McGill University and the Douglas Institute hav ...

For some people with depression, finding the right medication can be a process of trial and error lasting for months or even years, which can worsen symptoms. But ...

Depression can be sorted into six distinct types using brain scans, a revelation that could improve treatment for many suffering the debilitating mood disorder. Researchers analyzed brain scans to ...

Antidepressants don’t work, we often hear these days – except for roughly half of patients, for whom they provide significant relief. Others argue that exercise, fresh air, and a good diet are all ...

Immune cells released from bone marrow in the skull in response to chronic stress and adversity could play a key role in symptoms of depression and anxiety, say researchers. The discovery—found in a ...

Depression silently affects more than 21 million adults in the United States alone, yet many still struggle to recognize its symptoms or find effective treatments. While occasional sadness is part of ...

Postpartum depression (PPD) is a complex mix of physical, emotional, and behavioral changes that happen in some women after giving birth. According to the DSM-5, a manual used to diagnose mental ...

Many people experience one or more types of psychological distress, including depression, anxiety, psychosocial stress or ...

Dr. Leuchter answers the question: 'Types Of Talk Therapy For Depression?' — -- Question: What types of talk therapy help depression? Answer: There are several different types of psychotherapy ...

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(CNN) -- For some people with depression, finding the right medication can be a process of trial and error lasting for months or even years, which can worsen symptoms ...

“There are currently no tests available to help pinpoint what type of depression (people) have, or, I think especially importantly, what treatment might be most suitable for them,” said Dr. Leanne ...