Antidepressants and other psychiatric medications can temper depression and anxiety, which, left untreated, can worsen isolation, cognitive decline, and chronic health problems. “Antidepressants are among...
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What Is Major Depressive Disorder?
People often say they’re depressed when they’re feeling blue, but is that a temporary sadness or a mental health condition that needs specific attention? Bottom...
Is Depression Genetic?
About 7% of adults and 13% of adolescents report having had at least one episode in which they experienced depression symptoms. Exactly what causes depression...
New Therapy for Depression – ADepT
A new form of talk therapy for depression—Augmented Depression Therapy (ADepT)—is showing promise. A recent pilot study by researchers at University of Exeter found that...
Can Probiotics Help Depression?
Adding probiotic supplements to a depression treatment plan has the potential to boost the effectiveness of the treatment, according to a recent study. Study details:...
Nondrug DIY Treatments for Depression
There’s a problem with traditional treatments for depression. They don’t work for many patients—and studies back that up. A 2022 review of more than 200...
