Depression News & Features

High levels of physical activity were associated with a lower risk of depression in all age groups during the follow-up, the investigators found.

Ketamine has a checkered history, and is perhaps best known as the recreational club drug "Special K."  But researchers have also noted its effects in easing signs of depression.

At least 2.7 million Americans live with atrial fibrillation, the most common heart rhythm disorder, according to the American Heart Association (AHA).

Now, new research reports that nearly 5 percent of women between the ages of 20 and 44 have struggled with major depression.

The researchers analyzed data from 522 trials -- published and unpublished -- that included more than 116,000 participants. Of the 21 antidepressants studied, all of them worked better than a placebo.

Among women, slightly more than 10 percent have depression, versus 5.5 percent of men. And the mood disorder affects everyday life for a majority of these people, the 2013-2016 questionnaires show.

The athlete said he wants to tell people about his battle with depression in the hope that it will encourage others with the disorder to seek help, CBS News reported.

Having a father with depression may put teens at a heightened risk for the mental health problem, a new study suggests.

A powerful psychedelic drug out of South America might help battle both depression and alcoholism, a new British survey suggests.

And women have been hit even harder than men over past decades, study finds

Psychelic drug shows some promise for hard-to-treat cases in study

Intensity of exercise didn't matter, and benefit leveled off after 2 hours of activity, study finds

Women nearly twice as likely to use the drugs as men, CDC report finds

Early menstruation, more frequent periods seem to make sad times less likely, researchers suggest

Novel treatment may need to be tailored to each patient, mental health expert says

Link with the psychiatric disorder is more apparent for women, study contends

The UN agency calls it the leading cause of poor health and disability

Study finds weekly sessions, plus deep breathing, helped ease cases when medications failed

One-third are prescribed for conditions like pain or migraine with little scientific backup, study says

WebMD shares what you should know about depression.

This story looks at the reasons why rates of depression are rising in teens.

Report highlights need for accurate screening

Small study suggests that Tai Chi could reduce symptoms, but a larger trial is needed

Early treatment of depression may lower risk of future episodes of mood disorder, study finds

FDA OKs Large Studies of Ecstasy to Treat PTSD