Depression News and Research

Latest Depression News and Research

Smartphone app uses AI and facial-image processing software to reliably detect the onset of depression

Dartmouth researchers report they have developed the first smartphone application that uses artificial intelligence paired with facial-image processing software to reliably detect the onset of depression before the user even knows something is wrong.

27 Feb 2024

Smartphone addiction fuels loneliness and reduces well-being, study finds

How loneliness mediates the link between excessive smartphone use or addiction.

27 Feb 2024

Research unveils major discovery in gut-brain axis communication

The mechanisms by which antidepressants and other emotion-focused medications work could be reconsidered due to an important new breakthrough in the understanding of how the gut communicates with the brain.

26 Feb 2024

Cognitive behavioral therapy helps prevent postpartum mental health challenges in low-resource settings

Results from a large clinical trial funded by the National Institutes of Health show that an intervention for anxiety provided to pregnant women living in Pakistan significantly reduced the likelihood of the women developing moderate-to-severe anxiety, depression, or both six weeks after birth.

26 Feb 2024

Neuropsychiatric symptoms can be potential predictors of Alzheimer's development

As the years add up, it's common to notice slight changes in our ability to remember and think. Older people who have more marked changes than their peers can be diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment (MCI).

26 Feb 2024

Study finds sharp increase in antidepressant dispensing among adolescents and young adults during COVID-19 pandemic

Antidepressant dispensing to adolescents and young adults increased sharply after the COVID-19 pandemic began – particularly among females – a new study finds.

26 Feb 2024

Study finds SNAP benefits may improve medication adherence among food-insecure individuals

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.

26 Feb 2024

Study shines light on the well-being challenges faced by women in healthcare

Study reviews the well-being of women in healthcare, highlighting the impact of work-life balance, professional autonomy, and supportive environments on their mental health and job satisfaction.

25 Feb 2024

Study links ultra-processed foods to gut health risks

A review in Nature Reviews Gastroenterology & Hepatology synthesizes evidence on the negative impacts of ultra-processed foods and food additives on gut health, linking them to chronic diseases and alterations in the gut microbiome.

25 Feb 2024

Mediterranean diet linked to lower depression risk in older women

A study in the British Journal of Nutrition finds that adherence to the Mediterranean diet is inversely associated with depressive symptoms, particularly in older women, highlighting the diet's potential mental health benefits.

25 Feb 2024

Novel technique could transform the treatment landscape for brain disorders

The human brain's adaptability to internal and external changes, known as neural plasticity, forms the foundation for understanding cognitive functions like memory and learning, as well as various neurological disorders.

24 Feb 2024

Study reveals pivotal insights into the progression of Parkinson's disease

Parkinson's disease, the second most common type of progressive dementia after Alzheimer's disease, affects nearly 1 million people in the U.S. and an estimated 10 million individuals worldwide.

24 Feb 2024

Identifying antiviral protein IFN-γ as a potential biomarker for Long COVID

SARS-CoV-2 triggers the production of the antiviral protein IFN-γ, which is associated with fatigue, muscle ache and depression. New research shows that in Long COVID patients, IFN-y production persists until symptoms improve, highlighting a potential biomarker and a target for therapies.

24 Feb 2024