Some research has suggested that religious people may have a buffer against major depression — but new findings cast some doubt on that. Read the Story
Study Questions Religion — Depression Link
Hyperactivity in the Brain May Explain Multiple Symptoms of Depression
Researchers now believe depression’s multiple symptoms may be linked to a malfunction in the brain involving individual networks — the connectors that link different brain regions. Read the Story
New Therapies Likely Following New Discoveries Relating to Depression
During depression, the brain becomes less plastic and adaptable, and thus less able to perform certain tasks. Read the story
Depression: Evolutionary ByProduct of Immune System
Are there any evolutionary advantages to having depression? Read the Story
The Importance of Supportive Spouses In Coping with Work-related Stress
Recent research has concluded that how well we deal with work-related stress is directly related to just how much we get from our spouses. Read the Story.
Characteristics of Fathers with Depression
How fathers manifest depression in their families and the effects on their children. Read the Story.
Migraine Increases Risk of Depression in Women
Research released this month shows that women who have a tendency for migranes or have had them in the past, have a greater risk for developing depression. Read the Story.
Surprising Depression Treatments Show Promise
Listen to this podcast from NPR’s Fresh Air about new drugs, like ketamine, that are helping people who suffer from depression. Listen now.
Does Depression Contribute to the Aging Process?
Stress has detrimental effects on the human body. In a new study, scientist report on the relationships between chromosomes that control aging, stress and depression. Read the Story.
Brain ‘hyperconnectivity’ linked to depression
People with depression appear to have hyperactive brain activity, says a study published earlier this week that offers new insights into the brain dysfunction that causes depression. Read the Story.
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