Depression News

Aged feel helpless not depressed

People over 100 years old may say they feel "helpless" and "worthless" because they can't do the things they used to, but that doesn't mean they're not in good spirits.

Helping others curbs depression

Doing something nice for someone else often leaves people feeling good about themselves and positive about their place in the world.

Holiday blues signal depression

The holidays can be a particularly difficult time for people suffering from depression.

Oxytocin lowers mental health risk

Children born to mothers with postpartum depression are at increased risk for mental health problems, but a hormone called oxytocin may reduce the risk, according to a new study.

PMS improve with antidepressant

Antidepressants are sometimes used for premenstrual syndrome (PMS), but a woman's specific symptoms may predict whether the medications will help, a new study suggests.

Spending for depression up

While spending for Medicaid patients with depression has increased substantially, there have been only small improvements in care, a new study shows.

Best antidepro depends on patient

Newer antidepressants seem to be about as effective as one another, a new analysis indicates.

Migraines may raise depression

People who get painful migraine headaches may be at a higher risk for developing clinical depression, a new study from Canada suggests.

Antidepressant for addicts

The antidepressant mirtazapine may help some methamphetamine addicts curb their use of the drug, at least in the short term, a small trial suggests.

Low exercise tied to depression

Women who exercised frequently and didn't watch much TV were least likely be diagnosed with depression, in a new study of middle-aged Americans.