Moderate intensity exercise significantly boosts endocannabinoids and improves mood for those with major depressive disorder. Read More
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A new study reports aerobic exercise can have antidepressant effects for patients with major depressive disorder. Read More
A new study implicates serotonin 2c receptors with metabolic side effects caused by a common class of antipsychotic medications. Read More
Findings provide evidence to support the role of human roseoloviruses, HHV-6A, and HHV-6B in bipolar disorder and major depressive disorder. Read More
Using neuroimaging technology, researchers have identified three different subtypes of depressive disorder, including one that seems to be untreatable by common SSRI antidepressants. Read More
For those with treatment resistant depression, a new study reports ECT may not only be the most effective treatment, but also the most cost effective. Read More
According to researchers, bodily responses to pain are controlled by a neural pathway that involves heightened activity in the spinal cord and two parts of the brain-stem. Read More
A new study reports estrogen fluctuations which are common during menopausal transition could enhance emotional sensitivity to psychological stress. Read More
Transcranial alternating current brain stimulation (tACS) significantly reduced symptoms in people diagnosed with major depressive disorder in a pilot clinical trial. Read More
Minocycline, a broad-spectrum tetracycline antibiotic, has shown promise in the treatment of depression. Researchers say the antibiotic could help reduce brain inflammation associated with some cases of major depressive disorder. A small study conducted by researchers at Deakin University found those treated with Minocycline reported improved quality of life, reduced anxiety symptoms and a better global impression of their depression. Read More
Researchers in China successfully used CRISPR gene editing to produce five monkey clones from the fibroblasts of a donor monkey with disease phenotypes. Read More
Using patient-derived adult stem cells, researchers found fish oil created an antidepressant response. Read More
