Roughly one in ten Americans suffers from major depressive disorder (MDD) at any given time. In total, up to 20 percent of ...

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The magic mushroom compound psilocybin shows long-lasting antidepressant effects in a clinical trial, with patients reporting ...

Depression affects 1%-2% of children younger than 13 in the U.S. and can arise as early as age 3, but a specialized ...

Deep transcranial magnetic stimulation was safe and effective in treating adolescents and young adults with major depressive ...

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Introduction Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a major global healthcare challenge. This is, in part, due to the lack of treatment response and chronic course of MDD. Such a course of illness is ...

A phase 2 trial shows that a single dose of psilocybin provides lasting relief from symptoms of depression and anxiety. New ...

An experimental psychedelic therapy from the U.K. company Beckley Psytech significantly reduced symptoms of ...

Postpartum depression affects up to 15 percent of new mothers, according to medical specialists. Here's how to seek help.