Depression

A ‘biological age’ score predicts that being male, overweight, a smoker and having depression all contribute to biological aging, a study published today in eLife reports. Aging can be measured in different ways. While chronological age is measured by date of birth, scientists have developed a range of measurements to determine our biological age. These […]

Depression is increasing in the United States, in no small part due to COVID-19. According to recent reports, depressive symptoms are at least three times higher than they were before the pandemic hit, suggesting that the emotional cost of living through this time is enormous. For those who are vulnerable to depression already, this time

The number of men and women suffering with post-natal depression has risen over the past year, Sky News has learned. The PANDAS Foundation has seen a 240% rise in calls to its helpline since January 2019, as well as a 150% spike in demand for its email service. As a result, the charity is trying

LANSING, Mich. (WILX) – Mental health has become a large focus during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the CDC 39% of Michiganders suffer symptoms of anxiety and depression. Unfortunately many parents have fallen victim to the stresses that come with living during the COVID 19 era. Danielle Dershem is responsible for raising awareness about mental

Researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine, in collaboration with Dutch scientists, have found that certain metabolites — small molecules produced by the process of metabolism — may be predictive indicators for persons at risk for recurrent major depressive disorder. The findings were published in the January 11, 2021 online issue of

As most people know, depression is a common mental health condition; in fact, according to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), in 2017 an estimated 17.3 million adults in the U.S. suffered from at least one major depressive episode in a 12-month time span. But not all depression is the same. Unlike a diagnosis of

Millions of patients suffering from neurological and mental disorders such as depression, addiction, and chronic pain are treatment-resistant. In fact, about 30% of all major depression patients do not respond at all to any medication or psychotherapy. Simply put, many traditional forms of treatment for these disorders may have reached their limit. Where do

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A new study finds that people with major depression have a widely different metabolic profile than people without depression. Most metabolic markers in people with recurrent major depressive disorder are involved in breaking down fat. The findings suggest that metabolites could be a useful tool for predicting the risk of major depressive episodes. Depression is