#Depression

Probiotics help alleviate depression, study finds

Researchers have shown that probiotics can support the effect of antidepressants and help to alleviate depression.

'Wonder Drug' statins may provide protection against depression

Statins have been hailed as a wonder drug; the cholesterol-lowering drugs have been prescribed to tens of millions of people since the 1980s

Algorithm can spot depressed Twitter users with nearly 90% accuracy

The algorithm determines someone's mental state by extracting and analyzing 38 data points from their public Twitter profile.

Sharing memories sets children on path to better well-being

Toddlers whose mothers received special coaching in talking about memories grew into teenagers who experience better wellbeing.

New therapy found to swiftly reduce depression and suicidal thoughts

Ketamine therapy has a swift short-term effect on reducing symptoms of depression and suicidal thoughts, according to research.

‘Wobble’ therapy can be beneficial for arthritis, Alzheimer’s, depression and type 2 diabetes

Research shows that just six weeks of vibration therapy can lead to improved memory and mobility in people with multiple sclerosis (MS).

Feeling depressed? Columbia University researchers developed an app to help

Research shows that training primary care physicians in to identify and treat depression can improve patient outcomes and even save lives.

Earlier sleep timing associated with lower depression risk

People who tend to go to bed and wake up earlier have significantly lower risk of major depression, according to a sweeping genetic study

Laughing gas may help alleviate depression

New research shows that Laughing gas relieves symptoms in people with treatment-resistant depression.

Waking just one hour earlier cuts depression risk by double digits

Waking up just one hour earlier could reduce a person's risk of major depression by 23%, suggests a sweeping new genetic study

Street trees close to the home may reduce the risk of depression

Depression, especially in urban areas, is on the rise, now more than ever. Mental health outcomes are influenced by, among other things