When teens experience self-hatred, they’re not just having a bad day. But psychiatrist Dr. Blaise Aguirre says it’s possible ...

Craske and her colleagues hypothesized that targeting this mechanism for reward sensitivity could help strengthen affected ...

In the second episode of The Deep End, listeners hear what it’s like to live with severe depression and the backstory of an experimental treatment.

Mental health is just as important as physical health, yet many people struggle to find the right treatment that meets their ...

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By understanding how individuals respond to rewards and setbacks, the researchers aim to tailor treatments to each person’s unique brain function. Virginia Tech professors Brooks Casas and Pearl Chiu ...

Depression doesn't just affect mood — it changes how people eat. Some lose their appetite, while others crave food, ...

More than 280 million people live with depression, according to the World Health Organization. People experience the ...

After serving several tours, including Afghanistan, Stephen Kelly came home in 2012 with possible traumatic brain injury (TBI) from an explosive bomb accident. Soon after his return, his wife, ...

People with lupus are at an increased risk of depression. Lupus is a chronic condition with recurring symptoms that can affect brain chemistry.

People high in neuroticism or negative emotionality would experience more intense depression symptoms, such as sadness and ...

New postpartum depression findings could lead to a blood test to identify women at risk and possibly even to a preventive treatment.