Jan. 27, 2025 — A brain rhythm working in tandem with the body's natural sleep-wake cycle may explain why bipolar patients alternate between mania and depression, according to new research.

Postpartum or perinatal depression is a form of depression that occurs following the birth of a baby. It’s a relatively common but serious medical condition. Postpartum or perinatal depression ...

Depression in older adults, also called geriatric depression, is a mental and emotional disorder affecting older adults. Feelings of sadness and occasional “blue” moods are normal. However ...

Depression makes deep inroads on biology to bring about the many symptoms of depression, from sleep disruption and an inability to experience pleasure to lack of motivation and feelings of guilt.

One of the most common symptoms of depression in children is irritability. But children may also show symptoms more like those adults exhibit: sadness, lethargy, lack of interest in and withdrawal ...

Symptoms and signs of hidden depression, on the other hand, aren’t as clear as rom-coms and made-for-TV movies make them out to be. Intense sadness and hopelessness are only some of the ...

A study of Japanese postpartum women identified common symptoms linking postpartum depression and mother-to-infant bonding difficulties across three periods. From 0-24 months postpartum ...

If a person is lonely, they may be more likely to experience depression. Additionally, depression may lead to feelings of loneliness. A person may feel lonely if they do not have the level of ...

Clinics offering ketamine infusions and injections for “treatment-resistant depression” are today claiming 24-48 hours remission, and ketamine is also being marketed for post-traumatic stress ...

Nord describes the chemicals involved, particularly opioids, as well as neuroanatomy ... appear to offer relief from depression, anxiety and other ailments. It’s unclear how, but they may ...

Scientists have found 697 genetic variants – or small changes within a gene – linked to depression, of which almost 300 were previously unknown. A Queensland scientist described the project as ...

In my previous column, I explained motivation and how to keep ourselves motivated to maintain drive. I also talked about dopamine, a neurotransmitter and central to motivation, serving as the brain’s ...