https://neurosciencenews.com/neuroscience-terms/depression/ Neuroscience News provides research news for neuroscience, neurology, psychology, AI, brain science, mental health, robotics and cognitive sciences. Fri, 26 Jan 2024 00:12:47 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.2 https://neurosciencenews.com/files/2020/08/cropped-Neuroscience-News-Site-Icon-512-comp-32x32.jpg https://neurosciencenews.com/neuroscience-terms/depression/ 32 32 https://neurosciencenews.com/kiwifruit-mental-health-25521/ https://neurosciencenews.com/kiwifruit-mental-health-25521/#respond Fri, 26 Jan 2024 13:33:37 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=99678 Researchers found that kiwifruit rapidly improves mood and vitality, with effects noticeable in just four days. The study involved an 8-week intervention with 155 adults with low vitamin C levels, comparing the effects of vitamin C supplements, placebo, and kiwifruit. ]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/kiwifruit-mental-health-25521/feed/ 0 https://neurosciencenews.com/adult-bond-child-adversity-depression-25496/ https://neurosciencenews.com/adult-bond-child-adversity-depression-25496/#comments Thu, 18 Jan 2024 23:13:41 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=99567 Positive relationships with parents and other adults during childhood significantly contribute to better mental health in adulthood. Analyzing data from the Boricua Youth Study, researchers found that children with at least one nurturing adult relationship had lower risks of depression, anxiety, and stress later in life. This study, focusing on marginalized and minoritized youth, highlights the importance of supportive adult connections as a resilience factor against mental disorders. ]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/adult-bond-child-adversity-depression-25496/feed/ 1 https://neurosciencenews.com/personality-social-media-teen-depression-25477/ https://neurosciencenews.com/personality-social-media-teen-depression-25477/#respond Wed, 17 Jan 2024 23:00:37 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=99496 Researchers explored how different social media platforms relate to depressive symptoms in teens. The study, involving 237 participants aged 14 to 16, found that personality traits, particularly extraversion, significantly influence how teens experience social media. ]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/personality-social-media-teen-depression-25477/feed/ 0 https://neurosciencenews.com/tms-depression-25469/ https://neurosciencenews.com/tms-depression-25469/#respond Tue, 16 Jan 2024 23:39:56 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=99467 A major clinical trial, BRIGhTMIND, reveals that MRI-guided Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) significantly eases symptoms of severe depression for at least six months. The study, involving five centers across England, marks a substantial advancement over previous TMS treatments, which showed improvements lasting only 1-3 months. ]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/tms-depression-25469/feed/ 0 https://neurosciencenews.com/social-emotion-antidepressants-25467/ https://neurosciencenews.com/social-emotion-antidepressants-25467/#comments Tue, 16 Jan 2024 22:45:37 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=99459 New research reveals that coming off antidepressants like Prozac can cause not only physical symptoms but also emotional, cognitive, and social difficulties. The study involved in-depth interviews with 20 individuals who attempted to withdraw from SSRIs in the past year, highlighting the complex challenges they faced, including emotional overwhelm, reduced enjoyment in social situations, and a feeling of detachment. ]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/social-emotion-antidepressants-25467/feed/ 1 https://neurosciencenews.com/depression-schizophrenia-learning-25459/ https://neurosciencenews.com/depression-schizophrenia-learning-25459/#comments Mon, 15 Jan 2024 22:39:51 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=99419 A new study reveals that patients with schizophrenia or depression struggle with optimal information utilization in learning processes. Using EEG and advanced computer modeling, researchers found that these patients place greater emphasis on less important information, leading to suboptimal decision-making. ]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/depression-schizophrenia-learning-25459/feed/ 1 https://neurosciencenews.com/pupil-depression-25458/ https://neurosciencenews.com/pupil-depression-25458/#respond Mon, 15 Jan 2024 22:17:40 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=99415 Researchers found a distinct correlation between pupillary response and depression severity. Researchers observed that in healthy individuals, pupils dilated in anticipation of a reward during a task, while this response was notably subdued in those with depression, especially in patients experiencing listlessness. ]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/pupil-depression-25458/feed/ 0 https://neurosciencenews.com/perinatal-depression-mortality-25451/ https://neurosciencenews.com/perinatal-depression-mortality-25451/#respond Fri, 12 Jan 2024 14:33:17 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=99382 A new study highlights the long-term mortality risks associated with perinatal depression. Analyzing data from over 86,500 women, the research found that those experiencing depression during or shortly after pregnancy are at a higher risk of death from natural and unnatural causes for up to 18 years post-diagnosis. ]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/perinatal-depression-mortality-25451/feed/ 0 https://neurosciencenews.com/aesthetic-chills-depression-25447/ https://neurosciencenews.com/aesthetic-chills-depression-25447/#respond Thu, 11 Jan 2024 15:36:23 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=99366 A new study explores the potential of aesthetic chills, intense emotional responses characterized by shivers and goosebumps, as a novel intervention for depression. The research enrolled 96 individuals diagnosed with major depressive disorder and exposed them to chills-inducing stimuli, resulting in significant positive shifts in self-acceptance and emotional breakthroughs. ]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/aesthetic-chills-depression-25447/feed/ 0 https://neurosciencenews.com/depression-genetics-25446/ https://neurosciencenews.com/depression-genetics-25446/#respond Thu, 11 Jan 2024 15:03:17 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=99362 A groundbreaking study has uncovered more than 200 genes linked to depression, shedding light on the complex nature of the condition. This global research effort, the first of its kind, analyzed genetic data from nearly one million participants of diverse ancestry groups. ]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/depression-genetics-25446/feed/ 0 https://neurosciencenews.com/spinal-stimulation-depression-25388/ https://neurosciencenews.com/spinal-stimulation-depression-25388/#comments Wed, 20 Dec 2023 22:27:27 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=99089 Researchers conducted a pilot clinical trial showing that spinal cord stimulation (SCS) is a feasible and well-tolerated method with potential to treat major depressive disorder. The trial involved 20 patients undergoing three weekly 20-minute SCS sessions over eight weeks. ]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/spinal-stimulation-depression-25388/feed/ 1 https://neurosciencenews.com/metabolic-marker-depression-25370/ https://neurosciencenews.com/metabolic-marker-depression-25370/#respond Fri, 15 Dec 2023 21:15:04 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=99020 Researchers revealed a crucial link between cellular metabolism and major depressive disorder, particularly in treatment-refractory cases and suicidal ideation. This research found specific blood metabolites that differ in people with depression, providing new biomarkers for risk assessment. ]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/metabolic-marker-depression-25370/feed/ 0