Depression in older adults can reduce quality of life, and it increases risk of suicide. Read on to learn about symptoms to watch for and treatment options. There is no single cause of depression ...
If you or a loved one is struggling with anxiety or depression, contact the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline at 800-662-4357 for information on ...
Treatment-resistant depression (TRD) occurs when major depressive disorder (MDD) treatment does not work. There is no official definition or set criteria for TRD, but the measure often used is an ...
Older adults with major depression exhibit unique patterns of risky driving independent of antidepressant use, suggesting the need for targeted interventions to ensure safety.
Depression treatments can include psychotherapy, medications, and other treatments, such as light therapy and electroconvulsive therapy. Treatment can vary depending on the person and type of ...
Research has found that women are more likely than men to be diagnosed with depression, even when they come to their doctor with the same symptoms. Some antidepressants and other medications can ...
Doxepin is a depression medication as well as an effective treatment for lack of sleep and/or anxiety. Here’s the thing: It’s probably not the first medication you were offered for these problems.
After seeing positive signs in a smaller study in 2023, Neumora pushed the drug into a trio of late-stage clinical trials to evaluate it as a treatment for the most common type of depression. The ...
The FDA has approved Janssen’s antidepressant nasal spray Spravato, making it the first new type of depression treatment to hit the market in 30 years – although its use will be restricted to ...
TMS uses magnetic pulses to stimulate specific areas of the brain associated with mood regulation, with response rates around 58 percent in treatment-resistant depression patients who haven't ...