As the surgeon general has stated, we are in a mental health crisis. Depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide. And a major challenge is that depression can be difficult to treat, ...

“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 ...

Scientists have uncovered a promising link between a naturally occurring protein called Reelin, gut health and depression.

For millions of people living with major depressive disorder, finding an effective treatment can feel like a never-ending ...

Chronic stress can damage the gut’s protective lining, triggering inflammation that may worsen depression. New research shows that stress lowers levels of a protein called Reelin, which plays a key ...

Auvelity (dextromethorphan/bupropion) is a prescription oral tablet used to treat major depressive disorder (depression) in adults. It treats depression by affecting ...

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When we're depressed, it's hard to feel good about ourselves. We're quick to see our own limitations and slow to remember our strengths. For example, people with depression are more likely to: Blame ...

Depression doesn’t just affect the person living with it — it can ripple through every part of a romantic relationship as well. It’s natural to want to help, but it can be hard to know exactly how to ...

Depression and seasonal affective disorder (SAD) share similar symptoms, but depression can occur at any time of the year, while SAD follows a recurring seasonal pattern. For a SAD diagnosis, a person ...