Staying active helps many ways, but it may not be a cure-all for everyone.

“To the best of our team's knowledge, this project represents the first time an Alabama medical center has examined deep brain stimulation for depression,” said Matthew Macaluso, D.O., director of the ...

Whether you’re here for yourself or for a loved one, congratulations. Congratulations are in order because one of the hardest parts of tackling depression is deciding to start looking into treatments.

On a sunny November afternoon, Gerard Robinson set out from his Johnson Ferry Road apartment and walked his terrier. The simple act was a revolution for him. Robinson’s walk would have been ...

Nitrous oxide may offer quick, short-term relief for people with major depression, especially those who haven’t responded to standard medications. The meta-analysis found rapid improvements after a ...

An updated systematic review finds exercise is as effective as therapy and medication for treating depression. Exercise ...

Augmentation was more effective with quetiapine than lithium for treatment-resistant depression in a pragmatic trial. Quetiapine also improved quality-adjusted life years more than lithium. The ...

Down in the dumps? Help might be hiding in your fridge. A new, first-of-its-kind study suggests a controversial diet could ease severe, drug-resistant depression — with improvements showing up in as ...

The matchup: Two doses of psilocybin, the active ingredient in “magic mushrooms,” against a six-week course of the popular antidepressant escitalopram, often sold as Lexapro or Cipralex. Escitalopram ...

Rear view of a male teenager sitting alone at the top of a hill and watching sunset while listening to headphones. Teens with depression have to navigate the challenges of living with a mood disorder, ...

About 13 percent of Americans have postpartum depression (PPD), a condition that occurs within the first year after childbirth. It’s one of the most common health issues pregnant people encounter.

Depression treatments: What are my options? Whether you’re here for yourself or for a loved one, congratulations. Congratulations are in order because one of the hardest parts of tackling depression ...