Major depressive disorder

Scientists Are Finally Unlocking the True Mechanism of Antidepressants

Daisy Hips

Antidepressants like SSRIs work by boosting neuroplasticity and connectivity in the brain, offering a fresh perspective on their role in ...

Scientists Might Know Why You Feel Loopy After an All-Nighter

Debi Johnson

Northwestern University scientists may have figured out why pulling an all-nighter can leave us feeling loopy and downright giddy for ...

Ketamine Found No Better Than Placebo for Depression in Unique Experiment

Debi Johnson

New research might complicate our understanding of ketamine as a potential treatment for depression. The study found that people with ...

Exercise or Pills for Depression? Study Finds Pros and Cons to Both

Debi Johnson

New research could complicate the narrative over using exercise to help with depression and other mental health issues. A study ...

Ketamine Nasal Spray Better Than Standard Drugs in Major Depression Trial

Debi Johnson

New research appears to show that a ketamine-based nasal spray can outmatch a standard option for people with treatment-resistant depression. ...