Depression

New Therapy for Depression – ADepT
Depression

New Therapy for Depression – ADepT

Barney D. Dunn, PhD | December 19, 2023

A new form of talk therapy for depression—Augmented Depression Therapy (ADepT)—is showing promise. A recent pilot study by researchers at…

Can Probiotics Help Depression?
Depression

Can Probiotics Help Depression?

Allan Young, MB, PhD | December 17, 2023

Adding probiotic supplements to a depression treatment plan has the potential to boost the effectiveness of the treatment, according to…

Nondrug DIY Treatments for Depression
Depression

Nondrug DIY Treatments for Depression

Richard O'Connor, PhD | December 16, 2023

There’s a problem with traditional treatments for depression. They don’t work for many patients—and studies back that up. A 2022…

Dangers of Antidepressant Use During Pregnancy for Babies
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Dangers of Antidepressant Use During Pregnancy for Babies

March 26, 2021

Higher doses and longer use of antidepressants during pregnancy increase the risk of preterm birth and respiratory distress in newborns, according to a new study.

Getting Over a Pandemic-Induced Depression
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Getting Over a Pandemic-Induced Depression

Seth J. ­Gillihan, PhD | January 29, 2021

There are small, practical steps you can take to prevent or reverse the pandemic blues. And it’s easier to act now than it is to pull yourself out of moderate or severe depression.

Solving the Puzzle of Sudden-Onset Depression
Natural Healing Secrets for Women

Solving the Puzzle of Sudden-Onset Depression

Laurie Steelsmith, ND, LAc | November 16, 2019

From happy and involved to persistent sadness and pain, the cause (and cure) of this deep depression was rooted in the patient’s move to her new home.

Dealing with Depression? Anxiety? A Video Game Can Help
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Dealing with Depression? Anxiety? A Video Game Can Help

November 1, 2019

Specialized video games can be an important part of therapy for people with depression, anxiety, PTSD and more. Learn how...

Your Time Zone May Be Hazardous to Your Health!
Depression

Your Time Zone May Be Hazardous to Your Health!

Michael Terman, PhD | October 2, 2019

Living in a certain area of a time zone disrupts circadian rhythms, increasing risk for depression, weight gain, concentration problems...and cancer.

Dads Get Postpartum Depression, Too
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Dads Get Postpartum Depression, Too

May 17, 2019

Postpartum depression affects fathers, but it’s under-recognized—and under-treated—and puts their daughters especially at risk. Learn more.

You Can Help Prevent Suicide
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You Can Help Prevent Suicide

Dan ­Reidenberg, PsyD, FAPA | May 6, 2019

The suicide rate in the United States has increased by 30% between 2000 and 2016. Know these steps to save a loved one’s life.

First-Ever Postpartum Depression Drug Gives Relief Fast
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First-Ever Postpartum Depression Drug Gives Relief Fast

Samantha Meltzer-Brody, MD | April 5, 2019

Brexanolone (Zulresso) is FDA-approved to treat postpartum depression, which puts mother and healthy child development at risk. Learn more.

Depression and Seniors: Are You Getting the Right Care?
Depression

Depression and Seniors: Are You Getting the Right Care?

Marc Agronin | January 16, 2019

If you think that depression is a normal part of aging or that it can’t be remedied, read this now.

Stuck at Home? How to Break the Pain-Isolation-Depression Cycle
Depression

Stuck at Home? How to Break the Pain-Isolation-Depression Cycle

Shannon Ang | January 3, 2019

How social media can help when pain keeps you from leaving home.

“Unfriended” on Facebook Matters More Than You Think
Depression

“Unfriended” on Facebook Matters More Than You Think

January 3, 2019

On social media, negative experiences have greater emotional impact than positive experiences…and increase risk for depression.

Pleasurable Drug-Free Home Treatment for Depression!
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Pleasurable Drug-Free Home Treatment for Depression!

Johannes Naumann, PhD | November 27, 2018

Long, hot baths could be a way to reset out-of-sync body rhythms which are thought to be a factor in depression.