New findings suggest that a protein known as Reelin could play a role in treating both “leaky gut” and severe depression.

Deep brain stimulation – implants in the brain that act as a kind of 'pacemaker' – has led to clinical improvements in half of the participants with treatment-resistant severe depression in an 'open ...

Dr. Nick Trapp, assistant professor of psychiatry at the University of Iowa, stands in front of brain scans. Trapp uses scans to determine where to focus electromagnetic pulses during SAINT therapy.

Nitrous oxide may offer quick, short-term relief for people with major depression, especially those who haven’t responded to standard medications. The meta-analysis found rapid improvements after a ...

D-serine as an adjunctive treatment did not outperform placebo overall in patients with major depressive disorder (MDD), a new trial showed. However, depressive symptoms and anhedonia were ...

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If you or someone you know may be experiencing a mental health crisis, contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by dialing or texting "988." Asheville, North Carolina — A few months ago, Waynesville ...

It’s very important to stress this upfront: Many people rely on antidepressants to stay mentally healthy, and you shouldn’t feel pressured to go off your medication if it’s working for you. But if you ...

Thorsten Barnhofer is the author of a book on mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT). He regularly provides workshops on mindfulness-based interventions. He is co-investigator of a programme grant ...

Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions, and some people recover with medications or therapies. However, for some individuals, treatment does not work, even after several ...

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Anxiety and depression are common amongst college students, who face heightened pressure navigating young adulthood and academics at the same time. In the report, 11 percent of college students ...