Physical root of depression discovered, opening potential for new treatments
The areas of the brain that are affected by depression have been…
Doctor’s orders: Depression and the immune system
For years, a ‘chemical imbalance’ in the brain has been thought to…
Only 2 in 10 would let someone with depression provide childcare, research finds
Mental health stigma is still common in the UK, with fewer than…
People with sight loss at increased risk of depression research reveals
People with visual impairment have an increased risk of depression but more…
Scientists discover genetic link between depression and type 2 diabetes
Scientists have found that the co-occurrence of depression and type 2 diabetes…
Psychedelic component of magic mushrooms could provide treatment for depression
The psychedelic component of magic mushrooms, psilocybin, could provide a new way…
Stress and depression increasingly common among NHS psychological therapies staff, survey finds
Psychological professionals are feeling increasingly stressed in their jobs, with nearly half…
Cognitive behavioural therapy provides long-term benefits to people with depression, study finds
People with depression that has not responded fully to treatment with antidepressants…
Cognitive dysfunction going unnoticed in people diagnosed with depression, report claims
Almost all people diagnosed with depression experience cognitive dysfunction during the course…
Women with mental illness are less likely to be screened for breast cancer
Women with a mental illness, including depression, anxiety and serious mental illnesses…