A recent study from Rutgers University and Columbia University has raised concerns about the use of newer antipsychotic ...

Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation offers rapid depression relief for patients unresponsive to conventional ...

With nearly 20 percent of U.S. adults affected by depression, the prevalence of this mental health condition drives many to ...

Emerging research suggests that chronic inflammation, rather than neurotransmitter deficiencies alone, may be a major factor ...

Bright light therapy, a standard treatment for seasonal depression, may also help people who experience depression year-round ...

Depression affects millions of people worldwide, and it’s especially common among middle-aged and older adults. This serious ...

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Assessing depression in the elderly is acknowledged to be difficult because depression may have atypical presentations in elderly individuals. Numerous rating scales for depression are available ...

Researchers have developed a mindfulness therapy tailored specifically to appeal to teenagers to help them cope with increasing levels of depression and mental health problems.

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