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Evidence that the long-term use of antidepressants increases an individual’s risk of a future bipolar or manic phase is steadily mounting.

Preliminary studies into ketamine’s potential antidepressant effects look promising. A recently published editorial, however, adds a note of caution.

Despite the large number of posts on visual social media platforms that suggest–and fuel–depressing or suicidal thoughts, there aren’t many for users to read and share that would help them cope…

Both treatments should be made accessible to patients with major depressive disorder, experts advise.

A small clinical trial of a novel antidepressant that stimulates neurogenesis – the production of new brain cells – shows that the compound appears to be safe and may be effective against depression.

A new study shows that fathers as well as mothers can suffer from anxiety and depression around the birth of a new baby; around 1 in 10 men are affected.

Loneliness is more than a feeling: For older adults, perceived social isolation is a major health risk that can increase the risk of premature death by 14 percent.

Brain imaging shows distinctive aspects of high-inflammation depression.About one third of people with depression have high levels of inflammation markers in their blood.

More nuanced view of brainstem neurons could lead to better drugs for depression and anxiety.

Researchers assessing the effect of computerized cognitive behavioral therapy against depression conclude that the therapy offers little or no benefits.