Depression

Residents of low-income neighborhoods who believe rats are a frequent presence are more likely to experience symptoms of depression, according to a Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public ... Read More

Excessive use of smartphones and other Internet-connected devices may be linked to depression, according to a study published in Computers in Human Behavior. Smartphone addiction may be ... Read More

The long established view that marijuana increases a user’s risk for anxiety and depression is being challenged by new research. However, the same study connects marijuana use with a ... Read More

A report by the University of Southern California suggests women, racial minorities, and LGBT populations face an industry-wide “epidemic of invisibility” in Hollywood. The lack of ... Read More

Mothers of children with autism are usually primary caregivers and care coordinators, often giving up outside interests and even careers to tend to their children’s needs. A new study ... Read More

Virtual reality could promote self-compassion in people with depression, potentially breaking a negative thought cycle, a small study published in the British Journal of Psychiatry Open ... Read More

New research suggests ketamine, a sedative and recreational drug that can produce hallucinations and a trance-like state, may treat symptoms of severe depression. A Washington Post article ... Read More

A study published in 2015 linked antidepressant use during pregnancy to a small increase in the risk of having a child with autism. But a new study suggests antidepressant use during pregnancy ... Read More

Chronic stress poses serious risks to many mental health conditions, including depression, but it can also increase the risk of dementia, according to a study published in Current Opinion ... Read More

Mindfulness, which encourages people to notice their thoughts and feelings from a distance in the moment, may be an effective tool against childhood obesity. Researchers from Vanderbilt ... Read More

Children raised in poverty may experience brain connectivity changes that elevate their risk of depression, according to a brain imaging study published in The American Journal of Psychiatry. According ... Read More

The holidays are a time of nonstop activity for many people. Shopping and buying gifts for loved ones, eating large and often unhealthy meals, traveling, and spending time with family can ... Read More