Drugs such as semaglutide may be useful for mental health conditions associated with diabetes, authors say Diabetes drugs could prevent anxiety and depression from worsening, according to research.

Depression can be temporary or long-term. You may find help with mediation or different therapies, such as cognitive behavior therapy. It’s important to seek professional help if you’re feeling major ...

While not a replacement for standard depression treatments, some studies suggest that acupuncture can help people with the mood disorder feel better. Other reasons? A central goal of acupuncture is to ...

Infections cause people to become sick and change their behaviour. They develop fever, sleep poorly, eat less, experience difficulty with memory and learning, withdraw socially and complain of pain ...

Long-term depression (LTD) encompasses a family of synaptic plasticity mechanisms that can be triggered by the synaptic or pharmacological activation of glutamate receptors — in particular NMDARs ...

Objectives Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is recommended as a first-line treatment for depression and anxiety disorders, ...

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Methods We conducted a national cohort study to examine psychotropic medication purchases (antidepressants, anxiolytics, ...

Introduction Breastfeeding provides well-documented benefits for both mothers and infants, yet global exclusive breastfeeding ...

Jan. 20, 2026 Researchers report that vagus nerve stimulation helped many people with long-standing, treatment-resistant depression feel better—and stay better—for at least two years. Most ...

Treatment-resistant depression affects about 30% of people diagnosed with major depressive disorder. Here is what you should know about treatment- resistant depression and the range of options for ...