Despite decades of research, scientists struggle to understand the mental health implications of DNA. Researchers were able ...

“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 ...

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

Researchers report that vagus nerve stimulation helped many people with long-standing, treatment-resistant depression feel ...

With fewer adverse effects and many benefits beyond depression treatment, exercise may be a better option than therapy or antidepressants.

In a given year, an estimated 21 million adults in the United States will have at least one major depressive episode, which is 8.4% of U.S. adults. Many people with depression do not seek treatment, ...

Look for supplements with specific strains. Some of the probiotics most studied for mood benefits include Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus casei, Lactobacillus helveticus, Bifidobacterium ...

For people trapped in the cycle of severe depression, hope is a cruel tease. It arrives briefly with a new pill or a round of ...

The benefits of exercise are limited, disappear if discontinued, and should be an adjunct to talk or drug therapy.

Depression arrives uninvited, settling like a heavy fog over even the brightest lives regardless of fame, fortune, or circumstance. This persistent condition affects millions annually, yet the deeply ...

For years, people from CEOs to novelists have taken tiny amounts of psychedelics to support well-being. New research shows ...