Browsing: Depression

Key Takeaways The Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) is a tool that helps identify depression symptoms in elderly adults.The GDS-15 with…

Some difficult feelings that people often chalk up to normal midlife struggles — loss of confidence, trouble concentrating — may…

Depression and anxiety now affect hundreds of millions of people1 worldwide. That’s why researchers continue to look beyond medication and…

Americans looking to relieve depression without medication will have a new option soon: a device that uses a gentle electrical…

Key Takeaways Depression can cause physical symptoms like pain, stomach issues, and fatigue.Most of the body’s serotonin is in the…

Key Takeaways Depression can cause mood changes like sadness, hopelessness, and loss of interest in activities.Sleep problems, such as insomnia…

The late Stanford neuroscientist Nolan Williams shares his research on the potential of a plant-derived psychoactive compound called ibogaine to…

Key Takeaways Depression and anxiety commonly occur together, creating a cycle where symptoms of each condition can worsen the other.A…

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is impacted by shorter days and cold weather. Bright lights and medication help, but what you…

Angela D. Harper, MD, is in private practice at Columbia Psychiatric Associates in South Carolina, where she provides evaluations, medication…