Major depressive disorder
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Scientists Are Finally Unlocking the True Mechanism of Antidepressants
Antidepressants like SSRIs work by boosting neuroplasticity and connectivity in the brain, offering a fresh perspective on their role in ...
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Scientists Might Know Why You Feel Loopy After an All-Nighter
Northwestern University scientists may have figured out why pulling an all-nighter can leave us feeling loopy and downright giddy for ...
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Ketamine Found No Better Than Placebo for Depression in Unique Experiment
New research might complicate our understanding of ketamine as a potential treatment for depression. The study found that people with ...
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Exercise or Pills for Depression? Study Finds Pros and Cons to Both
New research could complicate the narrative over using exercise to help with depression and other mental health issues. A study ...
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Ketamine Nasal Spray Better Than Standard Drugs in Major Depression Trial
New research appears to show that a ketamine-based nasal spray can outmatch a standard option for people with treatment-resistant depression. ...