Depression Plus HIV Can Turn Deadly
The researchers called for more effective depression screening and integration of depression treatment into HIV primary care. WebMD Health
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Brain Stimulation May Soothe Severe Depression
The treatments included electroconvulsive therapy, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), magnetic seizure therapy, and transcranial direct current stimulation. WebMD Health
FDA Approves First Drug for Postpartum Depression
The drug, Zulesso (brexanolone), is delivered via intravenous infusion. WebMD Health
FDA Approves First Drug for Postpartum Depression
The drug, Zulesso (brexanolone), is delivered via intravenous infusion. WebMD Health
Study: Diet Supplements Don’t Ward Off Depression
Researchers found that the supplements taken by study subjects worked no better than a placebo in helping ward off depression. WebMD Health
FDA OKs Ketamine-Like Drug for Severe Depression
Sold as Spravato, the fast-acting drug becomes the first new type of medicine approved in years against an illness that plagues millions of Americans. WebMD Health
FDA Expected to OK Ketamine-Like Depression Drug
If the drug, Spravato, is approved, only patients who have failed at least two other antidepressants will be eligible for a prescription, and it will be given only in certified treatment centers, not sent home. WebMD Health
Women Who Work Long Hours May Face More Depression
Researchers found that compared with women who worked a standard 40-hour week, those who were on the clock 55 hours or more typically reported more depression symptoms. WebMD Health
FDA Panel Backs Ketamine-like Drug for Depression
Despite the panel’s approval, two of five key studies of esketamine failed to meet their primary goals. When taking esketamine, some patients experienced sedation, blood pressure spikes and dissociation (feeling disconnected from surroundings) within two hours of taking the drug, CNN reported. WebMD Health
Study: Social Media Not A Teen Depression Trigger
Social media use did not predict the development of depression symptoms among school kids or college students, researchers found. WebMD Health