Depression News and Research

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Binge drinking mixed with cannabis tied to greater negative consequences

A new longitudinal study led by York University's Department of Psychology published today finds that young adults experiencing periods of high stress, anxiety and depressed mood more frequently combined binge drinking with cannabis use in order to get more high and drunk, and were also likely to report more adverse life consequences when combining these substances.

9 Sep 2025

Dementia risk rises sharply with multiple psychiatric disorders

The odds of developing dementia are strongly linked to the number of co-existing mental health disorders, rising from twice as high for one disorder to 11 times as high for four or more, finds research published in the open access journal BMJ Mental Health.

9 Sep 2025

Ketogenic diet shows promise in reducing depression symptoms in college students

A new study shows an association between at least 10 weeks of following a well-formulated ketogenic diet and a roughly 70% decrease in depression symptoms among a small group of college students.

9 Sep 2025

Why breakfast timing may be a simple marker of healthy aging

The timing of breakfast in older adults is crucial; later meals are associated with health risks and shorter survival, highlighting the need for proper timing.

9 Sep 2025

Mushrooms deliver nutrition medicine and sustainability solutions in one package

This Food Science & Nutrition review highlights mushrooms as nutrient-rich functional foods packed with bioactive compounds that support human health. It explores their therapeutic, industrial, and environmental applications, from disease prevention and drug discovery to bioremediation and bioenergy.

8 Sep 2025

Ultrasound device enables precise non-invasive stimulation of deep brain regions

An ultrasound device that can precisely stimulate areas deep in the brain without surgery has been developed by researchers from UCL and the University of Oxford, opening up new possibilities for neurological research and treatment of disorders such as Parkinson's disease.

5 Sep 2025

GeneSight test improves outcomes in major depressive disorder, meta-analysis shows

Myriad Genetics, Inc., a leader in molecular diagnostic testing and precision medicine, today announced the publication of a new meta-analysis of six prospective controlled studies that included 3,532 adults with major depressive disorder (MDD).

5 Sep 2025

Study reveals electrophysiological signals associated with extinction of aversive memories in humans

Suppression of fear-related memories after unpleasant experiences is very critical for adaptive behavior, as it allows one to inhibit responses that could lead to psychiatric problems such as anxiety or depression.

5 Sep 2025

Too much caffeine may worsen stress for students hooked on studying

Findings suggest that caffeine intake can worsen anxiety and depression in students, emphasizing the need for balanced consumption and mental health support.

5 Sep 2025

Clinical trial finds pork meals enhance recovery and mood in military cadets

A newly published clinical trial in Nutrients highlights pork's role in military nutrition, showing that meals containing lean pork support better recovery, mood and anabolic status in cadets performing intense tactical fitness exercises compared to plant-based meals.

4 Sep 2025

Prefrontal cortex biopsies during deep brain stimulation surgery do not increase risk of adverse events

Obtaining prefrontal cortex biopsies during deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery in living patients does not increase the risk of adverse events or cognitive decline compared to standard DBS procedures that don't involve biopsies, a team of clinical research scientists at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai has demonstrated.

4 Sep 2025

Understanding the role of paraventricular thalamic nucleus in bipolar disorder pathophysiology

Bipolar disorder (BD) is a chronic mental health condition characterized by recurrent episodes of depression and mania.

4 Sep 2025

Stress in early life alters brain cell structure and behavior in mice

Canadian researchers show that stress modifies the morphology of brain cells in mice, directly influencing the rodents' level of physical activity.

4 Sep 2025

Shifts in meal timing predict health and longevity in older adults

As we age, what and how much we eat tends to change. However, how meal timing relates to our health remains less understood. Researchers at Mass General Brigham and their collaborators studied changes to meal timing in older adults and discovered people experience gradual shifts in when they eat meals as they age.

4 Sep 2025

Unraveling adult ADHD symptoms through genetics and data science

Kelli Lehto, Associate Professor of Neuropsychiatric Genomics at the University of Tartu, is leading a prestigious European Research Council (ERC) grant project that brings together genetics, psychology, and data science to investigate the causes of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults and enhance diagnostic methods.

4 Sep 2025

Depression News and Research

Latest Depression News and Research

Binge drinking mixed with cannabis tied to greater negative consequences

Dementia risk rises sharply with multiple psychiatric disorders

Ketogenic diet shows promise in reducing depression symptoms in college students

Why breakfast timing may be a simple marker of healthy aging

Mushrooms deliver nutrition medicine and sustainability solutions in one package

Ultrasound device enables precise non-invasive stimulation of deep brain regions

GeneSight test improves outcomes in major depressive disorder, meta-analysis shows

Study reveals electrophysiological signals associated with extinction of aversive memories in humans

Too much caffeine may worsen stress for students hooked on studying

Clinical trial finds pork meals enhance recovery and mood in military cadets

Prefrontal cortex biopsies during deep brain stimulation surgery do not increase risk of adverse events

Understanding the role of paraventricular thalamic nucleus in bipolar disorder pathophysiology

Stress in early life alters brain cell structure and behavior in mice

Shifts in meal timing predict health and longevity in older adults

Unraveling adult ADHD symptoms through genetics and data science

What happened to the midlife unhappiness hump?

Extreme morning sickness found to carry heavy emotional and physical burden

Can listening to sad music heal a heartbreak?

Global mental health crisis demands urgent investment and action

Depressive symptoms may interfere with learning to actively avoid unpleasant events

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