A new depression model is better able to predict whether a patient will respond to a specific antidepressant than seasoned psychiatrists are able to.
A new study reports early life stresses and depression in teens is linked impairments in the brain's reward circuits.
Stress, loneliness, and sleep loss can weaken the immune system, leaving people more susceptible to COVID-19. The best way to mitigate the negative health effects of stress and social isolation during the pandemic is to stay connected with others, particularly via video calls.
According to researchers, participating in physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression in people with COPD.
A new study reveals common brain activity patterns associated with depressive moods.
Using over a century of data from other pandemics, and applying knowledge about the current COVID-19 infection, researchers predict the long term effects coronavirus will have on the brain and nervous system.
A growing body of evidence suggests psychedelics including psilocybin and LSD show promise in providing lasting relief from symptoms for those suffering some mental health disorders. Researchers found DOI, a similar drug to LSD, reduced negative behavioral responses following fear triggers in mouse models of anxiety.
Researchers report abstract reasoning in old age may be used to predict depressive symptoms over an extended period of time. The study found a correlation between a decline in abstract reasoning and a worsening of depressive symptoms in older people.
A new study reveals neuroimaging may prove useful in revealing patients with depression who may respond well to psychotherapy.
Researchers report exercise can produce changes in skeletal muscles which can purge the blood of a protein that accumulates during stress.
Evidence suggests new dog owners experience a reduction in negative mood and feelings of loneliness.
Improving your resilience can help boost mental health and overall well-being, researchers report.
