A team of US-based scientists have found "a probable causal connection" between a form of bacteria found in the human gut and the onset of depression.Carried out by a team from Harvard University and ...

Researchers have identified a second dopamine-driven "clock" in the brain that works alongside the biological 24-hour cycle, ...

Shorter days, less sunlight, and cooler temperatures can put anyone in a funk. As many as 5% of Americans experience seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a type of depression linked to seasonal changes.

Antidepressants, such as Prozac, are already used to treat the condition but Canadian and Italian scientists set out to analyse new evidence of the drugs' effectiveness.

Ketamine therapy has become known for its effects at combating depression and other mood disorders. There’s a growing body of ...

Mental health forms a crucial component of overall well-being, yet many conditions remain undiagnosed or misunderstood.

Winters are tough for many of us. When I see Facebook posts of people laughing in the middle of a blizzard up north, I wonder ...

As the days get shorter and the weather gets colder, many people experience a change in mood and energy. It's known as ...

A new study found that retirees who drank moderately had fewer depression symptoms than non-drinkers, but retirees who drank ...

People with treatment-resistant depression can now take Spravato's ketamine-derived nasal spray as a standalone treatment.

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that occurs at specific times of the year, typically in the fall ...

Elevated opioid neurotransmission in the brain may underlie appetite loss and emotional symptoms in anorexia nervosa.