Depression

Research has shown that overgeneral memory, the recalling of memories in a vague, un-detailed manner, can foretell the development of post-traumatic stress. But a recent study suggests ... Read More

The country’s largest clinical study on depression, the Sequenced Treatment Alternatives to Relieve Depression, or STAR*D, began in 1999 and concluded this month. The study was funded ... Read More

According to new research, there may be a positive side to depression. A new study suggests that people suffering with major depression may be more successful at persisting in and completing ... Read More

This article contains detailed information and accounts of suicidal ideation & behavior. If you or someone you know may be considering suicide, get help now. To continue to discuss ... Read More

A new article reveals that most teens that struggle with depression do not receive treatment. Each year, almost 2 million teens report having experienced an episode of major depression. ... Read More

Depression affects nearly 19 million people in the United States every year. Only half of those who are diagnosed ever receive treatment for their symptoms. The latest trend for many clinicians ... Read More

Researchers have identified a gene that could play a significant role in the development of depression. Depression is a debilitating psychological condition that can cause people to experience ... Read More

New research suggests that people feel a sense of satisfaction when they are doing something, regardless of what that something is. In the past, psychologists have geared their research ... Read More

New research shows that only 33% of people being treated for depression with an SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor) receive relief from their symptoms within the first three months. ... Read More

Ian Colman, an epidemiologist in the School of Public Health at the University of Alberta, completed a study that examines the implications of long-term treatment methods. The findings ... Read More

This article is part of a series that explores the ways that specific “clusters” of depression symptoms manifest to create different experiences of depression. The previous article ... Read More

There are many obvious reasons for parents to monitor their child’s Facebook activity. But a recent article points out a very valid and often overlooked concern that can face these children. ... Read More