Depression News and Research

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Mental navigation framework helps people change pathological thinking

The stereotypical image of psychotherapy shows a patient lying on a couch, exploring their deepest traumas. This leads to awareness of unconscious habits, thoughts, and drives and has long been a cornerstone of psychotherapy.

14 Nov 2025

ICE crackdown heightens barriers for immigrant domestic violence victims

The immigrant from India believed her husband when he said that if she wasn't gone by the time he got to their Georgia home in 10 minutes, he would kill her.

13 Nov 2025

Study reveals long-term struggles after Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis

Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) survivors encounter rare, life-threatening drug reactions and years of physical, emotional and social consequences long after leaving the hospital, according to a study published today in JAMA Dermatology.

12 Nov 2025

Income and social disparities found to influence dementia risk factors

People with lower incomes and people from racial and ethnic historically underrepresented groups in clinical studies are more likely to have modifiable risk factors for dementia, factors that could be changed to lower their risk, according to a study published November 12, 2025, in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

12 Nov 2025

National initiative helps reduce missed radiation appointments for cancer patients

A national quality improvement program led by the American College of Surgeons (ACS) found that transportation barriers and illness are among the top reasons cancer patients miss critical radiation therapy appointments - and that providing hospitals and patients with structured support can reduce missed appointments by up to 40%.

11 Nov 2025

The caffeine conundrum in rapid depression treatments

Perhaps the most intriguing implication of recent breakthrough research lies in an unexpected connection: the most rigorous mechanistic dissection of rapid antidepressant action identifies adenosine as the critical mediator, yet adenosine receptors are the primary target of caffeine, the world's most widely consumed psychoactive substance.

11 Nov 2025

Shared genetic roots connect neurological and psychiatric disorders

In a groundbreaking study, researchers from the Centre for Precision Psychiatry at the University of Oslo and Oslo University Hospital have discovered extensive genetic links between neurological disorders like migraine, stroke and epilepsy, and psychiatric illnesses such as schizophrenia and depression.

11 Nov 2025

Preclinical study reveals dampened neuronal activity in alcohol-exposed mice

A psychedelic found in mushrooms is emerging as a potential treatment for alcohol use disorders. This possibility is due to a compound the body converts the psychedelic into called psilocin, but psilocin's mechanisms remain unclear.

11 Nov 2025

Listening to slow-tempo music may boost sleep quality for people over 50

Music therapy significantly improves sleep quality in adults aged 50 and above, showing a moderate-to-large effect compared with control conditions. However, high heterogeneity and methodological weaknesses mean the evidence remains of very low certainty and requires confirmation in larger, standardized trials.

10 Nov 2025

One concussion can raise your car crash risk by nearly 50%

Research shows that concussions elevate the risk of motor vehicle crashes, particularly in the weeks following injury, necessitating enhanced safety measures.

10 Nov 2025

Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy linked to increased risk of cardiovascular complications

A new study from researchers at Intermountain Health reveals that hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) significantly increase the risk of cardiovascular complications - including heart attack, stroke, heart failure, and death - within five years of giving birth.

10 Nov 2025

How modern habits are reshaping the Mediterranean diet for the worse

Nearly all children and adolescents in five Mediterranean countries consume unhealthy ultra-processed foods daily, according to the DELICIOUS Project. The study links higher intake to obesity, older age, screen time, eating out, and exposure to food advertising.

9 Nov 2025

Digital biomarkers revolutionize early diagnosis of endometriosis and pelvic conditions

For years, conversations around hormonal and pelvic health have been overshadowed by stigma, silence, and misunderstanding. Millions of women have endured pain without answers, suffering in silence. But change is coming

7 Nov 2025

Study highlights growing mental health concerns among U.S. international student population

Despite international students in U.S. higher education facing significant mental health challenges, national patterns of anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, and mental health service use among this group remain poorly understood.

7 Nov 2025

Adults diagnosed with concussion face elevated risk of a traffic crash

Adults diagnosed with a concussion may be at about 50 per cent higher risk of a subsequent traffic crash, finds a new study from researchers at ICES and Sunnybrook Research Institute.

6 Nov 2025

Studies reveal how hereditary angioedema disrupts the lives of children and families

Two new studies being presented at the 2025 American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) Annual Scientific Meeting in Orlando shed light on how hereditary angioedema (HAE) – a rare, potentially life-threatening disease which causes unpredictable swelling – profoundly affects the daily lives, emotional wellbeing, and medical experiences of young patients and their caregivers.

6 Nov 2025

Depression News and Research

Latest Depression News and Research

Mental navigation framework helps people change pathological thinking

ICE crackdown heightens barriers for immigrant domestic violence victims

Study reveals long-term struggles after Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis

Income and social disparities found to influence dementia risk factors

National initiative helps reduce missed radiation appointments for cancer patients

The caffeine conundrum in rapid depression treatments

Shared genetic roots connect neurological and psychiatric disorders

Preclinical study reveals dampened neuronal activity in alcohol-exposed mice

Listening to slow-tempo music may boost sleep quality for people over 50

One concussion can raise your car crash risk by nearly 50%

Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy linked to increased risk of cardiovascular complications

How modern habits are reshaping the Mediterranean diet for the worse

Digital biomarkers revolutionize early diagnosis of endometriosis and pelvic conditions

Study highlights growing mental health concerns among U.S. international student population

Adults diagnosed with concussion face elevated risk of a traffic crash

Studies reveal how hereditary angioedema disrupts the lives of children and families

Can creatine help with depression? New review says results are inconclusive

Low-dose THC mitigates harmful side effects and inflammation caused by HIV treatment

Aggression and self-harm could share a common neural basis

Opioid receptors caught in motion offering clues for safer painkillers

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