A new study reports women who use hormonal contraception face higher rates of developing depression and being prescribed antidepressants than those who do not use the drugs.
Study discussed the benefits of using psychedelics as an antidepressant option for those with depression.
The SSRI sertraline (Zoloft), if taken while pregnant, can result in birth defects caused by the drug damaging a cell's genetic information. Researchers report one potential way to counter the effect is with specific antioxidants.
A comparison of medical records reveals people who took SSRI antidepressants, specifically fluoxetine (Prozac), were less likely to die of COVID-19 than a matched control group. The findings add to a growing body of evidence that SSRIs may have beneficial effects against the worst symptoms of coronavirus.
Researchers use CRISPR gene editing technology to target GABA receptors in order to help treat mood disorders.
A new study assesses existing research into 'moral enhancement' technologies and reports that current methods are neither wise nor feasible.
Findings reveal it is possible to predict the risk of a person with MDD lapsing back into depression after stopping antidepressants. Those who relapse take longer to decide how much effort to invest for a reward.
A new study reports how well people with depression respond to placebos may determine how well they will respond to antidepressant medications.
Researchers have identified a link between depression, antidepressant use and an increased risk of developing venous thromboembolism.
Metformin, a common diabetes medication, shows promise for the treatment of anxiety and depression.
A mechanism that links exposure to high-fat diets in mice to changes in hypothalamic function which leads to depression has been identified. Saturated fatty acids enter the brain via the bloodstream, where they accumulate and affect key signaling pathways associated with the development of depression.
The MeCP2 gene influences ketamine's behavioral effect and strengthens synapses, leading to an improvement in the drug's antidepressant effect over time.
