Because depression and alcohol dependence are often linked, researchers tested whether the combination of an antidepressant and an alcohol-dependence medication might better help patients with both issues.
People who suffer from gastrointestinal disorders may benefit from one or more forms of psychotherapy treatment.
The phenomenon experienced by people with depression of seeing things as flat, dull, or gray may have a biological explanation.
Studies show that the primary value of regret is that it helps us understand our decisions and put them in context, so that we learn from our mistakes.
About half of Americans with severe depression take some form of complementary therapy. Supplements such as St. John’s wort and folic acid are popular, but taking them does carry some risk.
Pain, anxiety, and depression often coincide because the parts of the brain and nervous system that handle sensations and touch interact with those that regulate emotions and stress.
There is growing evidence that the immune system’s response to inflammation may be linked to depression. Research is examining whether combining antidepressant medication with an anti-inflammatory may be more effective for certain patients.
There is growing evidence that certain antidepressant medications may interfere with the body’s ability to metabolize the drug tamoxifen, which is prescribed to some women for breast cancer treatment.
Women are more likely than men to develop depression, seasonal affective disorder, or bipolar disorder. Researchers have examined genes, hormones, stress, and other factors in an effort to find an explanation for the discrepancy.
A study of treatment for depression in adolescents found that cognitive behavioral therapy and medication achieved results, but were more effective when combined.