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Daily gene rhythms off in depressed people

Study found 'clock' in brain was disrupted in autopsies of those who suffered mental disorder at time of death, suggesting depression may be linked to a disturbance of circadian rhythms.

Brain stimulation plus drugs best for depression

Researchers paired the antidepressant Zoloft (sertraline) and a type of noninvasive brain stimulation called transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) to treat people with moderate to severe symptoms of major depression.

Avatars may help ease depression

Young adults, in a period of transition, are often reluctant to seek treatment for mental health problems because of the stigma, inadequate insurance coverage and difficulty finding a mental health care provider.

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