Depression

People using common antidepressants for up to two years report higher levels of general and sexual boredom than non-users. This hidden side effect could explain why some patients struggle to stick with their mental health treatments over time.

A single dose of psilocybin rapidly relieved both chronic pain and depression-like symptoms in mice. Researchers discovered the psychedelic compound works by calming hyperactive neurons in a specific brain region associated with both conditions.

A new study suggests that the advanced brain aging often seen in people with anxiety and depression is partly explained by differences in cognitive skills like memory and processing speed, rather than the psychiatric conditions alone.

A new study finds that as artificial intelligence advances, the fear of falling behind is creating a measurable psychological burden. Fortunately, building practical competence with these new digital tools can help protect your mental health.

A new clinical trial suggests that a single day of treatment with the inhaled psychedelic mebufotenin can rapidly relieve severe symptoms of postpartum depression, offering a potential alternative to daily medications.

A survey of adult men reveals that strict adherence to certain traditional masculine ideals, like extreme self-reliance, is linked to an inability to process emotions, which corresponds to higher rates of anxiety and depression.

A new study suggests that delivering mild electrical pulses to the ear can help people with severe depression better judge when a task is worth the physical effort, reducing the amount of energy they waste on unrewarding choices.

Physical feelings of anxiety tend to predict chronic stress markers better than depression symptoms, suggesting that past research linking depression to body strain may have picked up on hidden anxiety instead.

A new neuroimaging study suggests that adults with depression who experienced childhood trauma tend to have lower levels of myelin in specific brain regions. This indicates a potential biological link between early adversity and depressive symptoms.

A recent study suggests that basil extract might help ease anxiety and depression. When taken with standard antidepressants, patients using a nightly basil syrup reported greater symptom relief than those taking a placebo.

While higher vitamin intake is often linked to better mental health, a new study reveals that this relationship mostly disappears once socioeconomic status, daily habits, and overall physical health are taken into account.

A new study reveals how social anxiety and depression distort the way people update their self-beliefs in response to feedback. While social anxiety amplifies negative judgments about competence, depression makes it difficult to accept positive feedback entirely.

A new study indicates that brief experiences with inhaled DMT can reduce anxiety and improve life satisfaction. For patients with treatment-resistant depression, the substance combined with therapy might promote long-lasting enhancements in overall quality of life.

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.