A new study shows longer-term use of generic ketamine for severe depression is safe and effective, but researchers say access ...

Ketamine, long used as an anesthetic or illegal party drug, is being combined with psychotherapy to treat severe depression ...

In the last decade, the number of young people experiencing depression-like symptoms has risen, with the CDC finding nearly ...

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A smartphone app significantly reduced depressive symptoms and improved self-esteem and quality of life in individuals with intellectual disabilities. The study addressed a research gap, highlighting ...

"The increase is alarming, and it is important that we keep an open mind and explore all possible causes," Dr. Gerard ...

You decline social invitations The Cureus research points to a feeling called anhedonia as a core and often “hidden” symptom of high-functioning depression. As defined by the Cleveland Clinic, ...

A new study from the American Cancer Society’s medical journal found that psilocybin — the active ingredient in “magic mushrooms” — helped with depression Cara Lynn Shultz is a writer-reporter at ...

As daylight diminishes, people can feel their mood dimming. In fact, millions of U.S. adults experience seasonal affective ...

One unexpected symptom of depression in older adults that many often miss is fatigue. "A person who is depressed does not ...

(Reuters) -Genetic factors contribute more to depression risk in females than in males, according to a large Australian study ...