A study of Chinese students in China and Malaysia found that socioeconomic status moderates the effects of depression on ...

Psychedelics, psychoactive substances that alter people's perceptions, mood and thought patterns, have recently shown promise ...

Depression is not only a disorder of mood but also a condition that affects the heart and blood vessels, and can carry ...

Depression, one of the most prevalent mental health disorders worldwide, is characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, impaired daily functioning and a loss of interest in daily activities, ...

At Stanford, a treatment that aims magnetic pulses at the brain is showing results for people with treatment-resistant depression. It’s called SAINT, and here’s how it works.

The link between diet and depression is a critical area of research. It could lead to finding effective strategies to treat depression. A study found that mice who consumed a high-salt diet developed ...

Up to 25% of new mothers suffer from postpartum depression, which can significantly impact their parenting behavior and the wellbeing of their children. A new study looks at long-term effects of early ...

With fewer adverse effects and many benefits beyond depression treatment, exercise may be a better option than therapy or ...

One of the first studies to examine, in animals, how depression in fathers may impact their offspring was presented by the study’s researchers from UB and Mt. Sinai School of Medicine last week at the ...

Regular exercise can ease depression as much as talk therapy and medication, a review finds — but it's not sufficient on its ...