However, under the category of major depressive disorder, there is what is known as treatment-resistant depression, which can be a real challenge to tackle. Studies have shown that about one-third of ...

This article discusses several alternative or complementary therapies that may serve as adjuncts in the treatment of postpartum depression. The intent is to help practitioners better understand ...

Sanacora, Nikayin, and Cristancho discuss the role neuroplasticity may play in the pathogenesis of depression and the benefits to patients of advanced therapies for treatment-resistant depression ...

Understanding the type of depression a person is experiencing helps healthcare providers determine treatment. Having information about your specific symptoms can be beneficial if you're diagnosed ...

Depression, on the other hand, may or may not be triggered by a specific event or circumstance. Its symptoms are unrelenting and don’t usually improve over time without treatment. Treatment can help ...

The evidence base for the treatment of depression in neurological disorders is inadequate. Therefore much of the advice on treatment is based on clinical consensus and experience with treatments in ...

Vanvitelli”, Naples, Italy 2 Department of Mental Health, Community Mental Health Center DS 25, Azienda Sanitaria Locale Napoli 1 Centro, Naples, Italy Introduction and aims: Treatment-resistant ...

Individuals with major depression may benefit from psychiatric treatment, yet they may refuse such treatment, sometimes because of their depression. Hence the question is raised whether such ...

Researchers have found some new clinical applications of SSRIs other than the treatment of depression. According to Neuroscience, a new study led by King’s researchers has suggested that selective ...

Share on Pinterest Virtual reality may help with depression, but is it just due to the placebo effect? Image credit: Maskot/Getty Images. Virtual reality treatment for major depressive disorder is ...

Inbreeding depression is the reduced survival and fertility of offspring of related individuals. Large effects are documented in wild animal and plant populations, as well as in humans.