Depression News & Features

People with treatment-resistant depression showed fewer symptoms of depression, thoughts of suicide, and anxiety after receiving injections of ketamine, a study published in The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry says.

Find out how to start the conversation about depression with kids.

People who stopped using platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook for seven days reported an increased sense of well-being, and some said they freed up about nine hours in their week that they would have spent scrolling.

Treatment with the psychedelic psilocybin – otherwise known as magic mushrooms – could lead to improvements in depression symptoms, according to a small study published in Nature Medicine.

The COVID-19 pandemic could be making the combination of these major risk factors for suicide more worrisome.

Suicide prevention experts analyze various media outlets’ coverage of Miss USA 2019 Cheslie Kryst’s death by suicide and share how safe reporting practices could save lives.

Psilocybin, the psychedelic ingredient found in magic mushrooms, provides rapid and lasting improvement in depressive symptoms.

Researchers found adults hospitalized for severe suicidal thoughts who were given two doses of ketamine often saw those disturbing ideas go away within a few days.

Long-term use of omega-3 fish oil supplements yields no net benefit for preventing depression or boosting mood, new research suggests. But experts note several study limitations.

From a survey, researchers found that the depression scores were significantly lower for dog owners compared to the potential dog owners.

Treatment for depression isn't just about all the old antidepressants you've already heard of. The new generation of drugs may work faster, and nondrug treatments also are effective.

Online therapy and mental health apps can help treat anxiety, stress, and depression.

Learn about ways that major depressive disorder may affect you, including changes in energy level and appetite.

A new study follows a yearlong look at social media use and onset of depression among nearly 5,400 adults.

An expert in treatment-resistant depression shares successful treatment strategies doctors can try to help with TRD.

The developing fetus is sensitive to the mother's condition during pregnancy, warn researchers, who report changes to the placenta are tied to Mom's mental health.

Depression is a chronic health condition. Learn how you can help someone in your life that is battling depression.

Getting diagnosed with depression brings up different emotions for different people. After your doctor or mental health provider gives you the news, it’s a good idea to reach out for support from family, friends, or others in your community.

Figuring out the right treatment for your depression can take time and patience. Learn more about how to find an antidepressant or other treatment that works for you.

WebMD explores the different kinds of depression and ways to treat them.

Is it a club drug or an antidepressant? Ketamine has been available for pain relief for years. Now it may be a breakthrough for treating severe depression.

Learn more about how stress and depression are connected and what you can do to develop an active coping strategy.

Which situations trigger your depression symptoms? Learn how to recognize and cope with depression triggers.

Learn how someone with treatment-resistant depression used therapy, community, and self-advocacy to help manage her condition.

Learn about the diagnosis, causes, and symptoms of treatment-resistant depression, and find out about ways to manage the condition.