Millions struggle with depression and anxiety, often enduring long waits for effective treatment. Scientists in Sweden, Denmark, and Germany are developing a genetic test to predict which medications ...

Sertraline (Zoloft) may relieve emotional symptoms of depression and anxiety within two weeks, while physical side effects stabilize later. The research highlights how antidepressants can act on ...

Among inpatients at an academic center, serial adjunctive ketamine infusions were no more effective at treating major depression than midazolam, according to a randomized clinical trial published in ...

In TODAY.com's Expert Tip of the Day, a psychologist reveals a simple morning routine to avoid winter depression and boost mental health.

However, resistance training may have a more potent impact on insulin-like growth factor-1, a hormone that plays a role in ...

Background Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a severe mental health condition that profoundly affects both psychological and physical well-being. Growing evidence indicates that targeting the ...

Off-label ketamine is being increasingly used in clinical practice for treatment-resistant depression. Serial infusions of ketamine were no better than midazolam infusions for hospitalized patients ...

From omega-3s to probiotics, researchers have tested dozens of “natural” treatments for anxiety and depression. Only a few show measurable benefits—and even those come with caveats. New research ...

A groundbreaking international study has uncovered striking genetic differences in how women and men experience depression, and it could help explain why women are diagnosed with the condition at ...

On October 10, which is known as World Mental Health Day, the message is about asking for help: “It’s OK to not be OK. Reach out. You’ll get better.” But for many of us, the real challenge is staying ...

The analysis included 172,556 UKB participants with continuous primary care records, of whom 17.8% had depression at baseline, with 168,641 participants included in the final analysis. Researchers ...

A new study shows longer-term use of generic ketamine for severe depression is safe and effective, but researchers say access to the low-cost option remains limited by funding gaps. Generic ketamine ...