A psychedelic compound found in the Amazonian hallucinogenic brew ayahuasca quickly curbed clinical depression sufferers’ ...

A sweeping review of global research suggests that exercise—especially aerobic activities like running, swimming, and dancing—can be one of the most powerful ways to ease depression and anxiety.

Objective To synthesise the evidence on the effects of physical activity on symptoms of depression, anxiety and psychological distress in adult populations. Design Umbrella review. Data sources Twelve ...

Depression is a complex and deeply personal experience. While almost everyone has periods of sadness, low mood or grief, ...

A growing body of preclinical research is converging on a provocative idea: that the mental health benefits of physical exercise might one day be delivered in pill form. Scientists have identified ...

"A single dose of DMT with psychotherapeutic support produced a rapid, significant reduction in depressive symptoms, ...

Researchers reported rapid, significant improvement in depression, with the benefits lasting for months after treatment.

Zuranolone is not yet approved by the FDA. A pill for postpartum depression led to meaningful improvements in depression symptoms, according to a late-stage study published Wednesday in The American ...

A study comparing individuals with persistent depressive disorder to those with episodic major depressive disorder found that those with persistent depression had lower treatment expectations. These ...

When people use ketamine for depression under medical supervision, doctors don’t consider it highly addictive. But misuse can lead to addiction. Ketamine was originally developed as an anesthetic in ...

No single ‘depression gene’ has been found, but large studies have identified over 100 genetic risk markers on chromosomes ...