Even low levels of physical activity may reduce the risk of developing depression in individuals of all ages, new research suggests. In 25 of 30 large studies examined in the systematic review, which ...

Recent evidence indicates that vitamin D3 and omega-3 fatty acids may improve depressive symptoms in some older adults. A new study focused on late-life depression and whether these supplements are ...

No one is immune to depression. It can occur in those who are susceptible by virtue of family history or biology; chronic poverty, disease, or deprivation; or childhood experience that resets ...

Let’s face it. We need to think outside the box when it comes to managing increasing rates of depression. The current approach relies on the timely identification of symptoms, followed by a ...

A cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) app has been found to significantly prevent increases in depression in young people who are at high risk -- and could be implemented as a cost effective public ...

The cold weather makes it harder for older people to get out, which can increase feelings of isolation and loneliness. Then, at age 60, she began psychotherapy she describes as “life-changing.” What ...

A cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) app has been found to significantly prevent increases in depression in young people who are at high risk - and could be implemented as a cost-effective public ...

Depression and loneliness can be prevented using structured, telephone-based psychological care, delivered over eight weeks, according to new research. The study, led by a team based at the University ...

Incidence of new-onset depression was no lower for adults with primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) treated with early parathyroidectomy compared with nonoperative management, observational Veterans ...

The report stressed perinatal depression is not the same as "baby blues." Perinatal depression – which affects women during pregnancy and up to a year after delivery – can be prevented with counseling ...

According to new research, treating depression in older adults could decrease risk of dementia by 51%. According to a new study, treating depression could lower the risk of dementia for certain ...