Sertraline (Zoloft) may relieve emotional symptoms of depression and anxiety within two weeks, while physical side effects stabilize later. The research highlights how antidepressants can act on ...

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We all say these phrases from time to time, but if you notice yourself or a loved one using them frequently, it may be time ...

Even one or two sodas a day could be disrupting your gut health enough to affect your mood, a new study has found. Researchers in Germany examined more than 900 adults — about half with clinical ...

Depression is characterized by a persistent low mood that can affect quality of life. If symptoms usually only occur in the winter months, it may be seasonal affective disorder (SAD), or major ...

Depression and seasonal affective disorder (SAD) share similar symptoms, but depression can occur at any time of the year, while SAD follows a recurring seasonal pattern. For a SAD diagnosis, a person ...

Consumption of soft drinks may be linked to a diagnosis of major depressive disorder (MDD), along with more severe symptoms, most notably in women, a study has found. This could be in part due to ...

The novel serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) ammoxetine may effectively treat major depressive disorder (MDD) while avoiding some side effects common to other antidepressants, new ...

Qualitative analysis of interviews revealed lasting positive changes in mindset, emotional health, and relationships. HealthDay News — Psilocybin-assisted therapy (PAT) shows long-term safety and ...

The researchers found significant and sustained reductions in depression, with 67% in remission for at least 5 years posttreatment. HealthDay News — Psilocybin-assisted therapy (PAT) shows long-term ...

Consuming soft drinks may contribute to major depressive disorder (MDD) through gut microbiota alterations, with stronger effects seen among women, a German study suggested. (JAMA Psychiatry) Nearly ...