Amazonian Psychedelic May Ease Severe Depression
Ayahuasca, a psychedelic drink made from Amazonian plants, may help relieve symptoms in those with treatment resistant depression, researchers report.... Read More...
SSRIs
Ketamine Acts Fast to Treat Depression and Its Effects Last, But How?
Researchers explore the mechanisms behind ketamine's effectiveness at treating depression. The study reports the long lasting effects of ketamine may be due to G proteins timing in moving back to lipid rafts.... Read More...
How Depression Affects Your Thinking Skills
Typically, many people associate depression with feelings of sadness or despair. However, depression can also affect your cognitive abilities and memory. A new paper reviews the impact depression has on cognitive function and considers therapy options to help improve these often overlooked symptoms of the disorder. ... Read More...
Serotonin and Confidence at the Root of Patience
Researchers reveal a link between serotonin and patience at the prospect of reward in mice.... Read More...
EEG Brain Test Helps Patients Overcome Depression
Using EEG to measure electrical activity in the brain can help doctors predict a patient's response to antidepressants, a new study reveals.... Read More...
New Insight into SSRI Antidepressants
A new study could lead to the development of additional SSRIs to help treat depression and anxiety.... Read More...
New Drug Shows Potential As Different Kind of Antidepressant: Mouse Study
A new compound known as BU10119 blocks kappa opioid receptors, creating an antidepressant effect in mice, researchers say. ... Read More...
Expectations Influence Effectiveness of SSRIs
Study reveals people are three times more likely to report SSRIs are effective for their depression and anxiety when given the correct information about the medication.... Read More...
Serotonin May Worsen Tinnitus
Researchers report fusiform cells in the dorsal cochlear nucleus become hyperstimulated when exposed to serotonin. Findings could have implications for those taking SSRIs as they may make tinnitus worse in some people.... Read More...
Lower Brain Serotonin Levels Linked to Dementia
A new Johns Hopkins University study adds further evidence to the link between serotonin and dementia. According to researchers, lower serotonin levels may play a key role in memory decline and drive the progression of Alzheimer's.... Read More...
Faster Acting Antidepressants May Finally Be Within Reach
Researchers explain how SSRI antidepressants initiate action by targeting a specific type of nerve cells. Findings may lead to the development of faster acting antidepressants.... Read More...
Serotonin Improves Sociability in Autism: Mouse Study
Researchers link early serotonin deficiency to several symptoms associated with autism spectrum disorder. ... Read More...