Nitrous oxide, better known as laughing gas, is emerging from the dental chair and operating room as one of the most intriguing new tools for tackling severe depression. A growing body of research ...

Nitrous oxide may offer quick, short-term relief for people with major depression, especially those who haven’t responded to standard medications. The meta-analysis found rapid improvements after a ...

A single dose of the psychedelic substance psilocybin can provide rapid relief from depressive symptoms—within just a few ...

Depression arrives uninvited, settling like a heavy fog over even the brightest lives regardless of fame, fortune, or circumstance. This persistent condition affects millions annually, yet the deeply ...

A weeklong, high-intensity version of TMS may work nearly as well as the standard six-week treatment for depression. In a UCLA study, patients who received five sessions a day for five days ...

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is an FDA-cleared, non-invasive treatment for depression. TMS uses magnetic pulses to stimulate underactive areas of the brain involved in mood regulation.

In the U.S. women are far more likely than men to seek treatment for depression—as with all other conditions. Nevertheless, it is extremely important for anyone suffering to take steps to treat ...