January 20, 2026

Nerve Stimulation May Halt Depression In More Than 20% Of Patients, Clinical Trial Reports

Treatment-resistant depression might be eased using an implant that sends electrical pulses to one of the body’s major nerve clusters, a new study says.

January 8, 2026

Depressed? Exercise May Work As Well As Talk Therapy, Antidepressants, Evidence Suggests

Depressed folks might benefit as much from working out as they would from resting on a therapist’s couch, a new evidence review says.

January 7, 2026

Specific Symptoms of Middle-Age Depression May Be Tied To Later Dementia Risk

Depression in middle age has previously been linked to an increased risk of dementia.

December 19, 2025

Some Can Slowly Taper Off Antidepressants Without Risk Of Relapse, Review Concludes

It’s safe to slowly taper some people off antidepressants after their depression fades, rather than continuing the drugs indefinitely, a new evidence review says.

December 9, 2025

Depression Increases Epilepsy Risk, Makes It Harder To Treat

People with depression have a more than doubled risk of developing epilepsy, a new study says.

December 2, 2025

Some People Who Commit Suicide Show No Typical Warning Signs, Study Finds

For many families who lose someone to suicide, the same question comes up again and again: “How did we not see this coming?”