A Prescription Laxative Shows Promise in Alleviating Lingering Cognitive Symptoms of Depression

People grappling with depression frequently endure persistent challenges with memory, concentration, and a pervasive mental "brain fog" even after their mood has significantly improved. In a development that could offer…

Bilateral Theta-Burst Stimulation of Dorsolateral Prefrontal Cortex Regions for Late-Life Depression: A Randomized, Sham-Controlled Clinical Trial

Medical researchers have identified a significant breakthrough in the treatment of treatment-resistant depression among the elderly, according to a comprehensive study published in the American Journal of Psychiatry. The clinical…

Long-term effects of psychotherapies for depression: an advanced meta-analysis

The landscape of mental health treatment has long grappled with a fundamental question: how long do the benefits of psychological intervention actually last? While the immediate efficacy of talk therapy…

A Constipation Drug Shows Promise in Alleviating Lingering Cognitive Symptoms of Depression

People who have experienced depression often find themselves grappling with persistent cognitive challenges, commonly referred to as "brain fog," which can manifest as memory problems and a marked decline in…

Creatine: Beyond the Gym, a Potential Ally Against Depression?

The ubiquitous sports supplement, creatine, long celebrated for its prowess in enhancing muscle strength and athletic performance, is now capturing the attention of neuroscientists and clinicians for a potentially revolutionary…

Popular psychology task fails to link heartbeat perception with anxiety and depression

Understanding Interoception and the Heartbeat Counting Task Interoception is often described as the "sixth sense." It is the process by which the nervous system maps the internal state of the…

A Specific Brain Circuit Identified as a Key Driver of Anxiety, Depression, and Social Withdrawal

Scientists have identified a specific brain circuit that appears to play a major role in anxiety, depression-like behaviors, and social withdrawal. Even more striking, they found that restoring balance within…

A Child’s Gaze: How Facial Expressions Offer a Window into Developing Depression

A subtle shift in a child’s gaze, a lingering look at a sad face or a fleeting glance away from a happy one, can offer a profound insight into their…

Childhood Electroencephalographic Signatures Predict Distinct Developmental Trajectories to Adolescent Anxiety and Depression

The identification of biological markers that can forecast mental health trajectories in children has long been a primary objective of neuroscientific research. In a groundbreaking longitudinal study published in the…

A Specific Brain Circuit Identified as a Key Driver of Anxiety, Depression-like Behaviors, and Social Withdrawal

Scientists have identified a specific brain circuit that appears to play a major role in anxiety, depression-like behaviors, and social withdrawal. Even more striking, they found that restoring balance within…