For many years, depression has been viewed mainly as a disorder involving brain chemicals. Most commonly prescribed ...

Researchers say a single intravenous ketamine infusion can rapidly relieve severe depression and suicidal thoughts when ...

Ketamine has been hailed as a fast-acting, effective treatment for major depression. But new research questions whether the drug lives up to its hype.

The depression prevention program was effective for White adolescents but not for Black adolescents, indicating a disparity in outcomes. The study underscores the importance of culturally sensitive ...

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is a non-invasive treatment for depression when medications aren't working.

For decades, researchers have developed and tested adolescent depression prevention programs that show strong results. But a new study reveals a major flaw in the evidence base: These programs, ...

In the U.S. women are far more likely than men to seek treatment for depression—as with all other conditions. Nevertheless, it is extremely important for anyone suffering to take steps to treat ...

Depression and anxiety are common among people with multiple sclerosis. Learn more about symptoms and treatment, plus the role of inflammation.