Depression

Eating a climate-friendly diet packed with plants might do more than protect the environment. A large study found that strict adherence to sustainable eating habits is associated with a lower risk of stroke, depression, and anxiety.

Men whose testosterone levels fall unusually high or low for their age group face an increased risk of developing depression. A large study suggests that midlife is a particularly vulnerable period for these hormone-related mental health risks.

A recent clinical trial found that a single dose of ketamine tends to increase morning cortisol levels in suicidal patients. This surprising hormonal boost persists for 24 hours and may play a role in the drug's rapid antidepressant effects.

Recent research suggests that a person's innate brain activity may influence how they subjectively experience and remember childhood adversity. This internal appraisal process is directly associated with the development of traits that increase the risk for depression.

Young adults who experience psychosis after heavy cannabis use face slower recovery times if they also battle clinical depression and hopelessness. A recent two-year study highlights how these mood states create a dangerous cycle of persistent symptoms.

A new systematic review suggests that creatine monohydrate, a popular supplement for athletes, might help treat major depressive disorder. Evidence indicates that combining creatine with standard antidepressants or talk therapy tends to improve depressive symptoms in adults.

Researchers have developed a predictive algorithm using brain connectivity and behavioral tests to forecast antidepressant outcomes. A recent study suggests this tool can identify depressed patients who are highly likely to benefit from standard medications.

If you have a genetic risk for depression, the hardest part of a breakup might be the years leading up to it. A new study found these individuals showed increased antidepressant use years before their relationships actually ended.

Before physical signs of puberty appear, invisible hormonal shifts may trigger emotional distress in young girls. A new study finds that increasing testosterone between ages 10 and 12 predicts a higher risk for anxiety and depression.

Does depression wire the brain to focus on the negative, or is it an evolutionary survival tool? A recent Comprehensive Psychiatry study suggests this negative attentional bias is real but highly dependent on how scientists measure it.

A rapid form of magnetic brain stimulation may provide sustained relief for older adults battling depression. A recent clinical trial found that the therapy effectively reduces symptoms, but aging brains might require weeks to produce noticeable mood improvements.

A simple shift in how doctors explain depression could change how patients view their own recovery. Framing depression as a helpful signal rather than a broken biological mechanism drastically increases hope and preference for talk therapy.

While short-term benefits of talk therapy are well known, a new study reveals that just a few months of treatment can provide measurable relief from depression that lasts for several years.

Disrupted daily routines and a history of childhood trauma accurately predict the onset of linked depression and anxiety in adolescents. By examining sleep, diet, and media habits alongside past adversities, health professionals can better identify at-risk youth.

Attending heated yoga classes provides a proportional reduction in depression severity, meaning that the more sessions a person attends, the better they tend to feel. These community programs could offer an accessible option to help manage depressive symptoms.