New research shows exercise is as effective as medication at reducing symptoms of depression. And you don't need to run a ...

Antidepressants can be a powerful tool in helping deal with depression symptoms, medical experts say. Depression, also referred to as major depressive disorder or clinical depression, is a condition ...

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Nitrous oxide, informally known as laughing gas, has shown rapid antidepressant effects in people with depression in a series ...

A recent research review shows that exercise may be nearly as effective as therapy in managing depression. However, experts ...

Using exercise to treat depression can be as effective as therapy or antidepressants, according to a new review of previous ...

At Stanford, a treatment that aims magnetic pulses at the brain is showing results for people with treatment-resistant depression. It’s called SAINT, and here’s how it works.

Depression is one of the most widespread mental health disorders worldwide, affecting approximately 4% of the global ...

A major Australian study finds standard antidepressants are not effective for around 20 per cent of people, who may need ...

A review of recent studies suggests exercise may treat depression as effectively as therapy or antidepressants, offering an ...

Dr. Rothschild answers the question: 'Chemical Abnormalities Cause Depression?' — -- Question: How do abnormalities in brain chemicals (such as serotonin and norepinephrine) cause depression?