GLP-1 drugs appear psychiatrically safe, but one finding still raises questions
With millions of patients now taking GLP-1 drugs, researchers examined whether concerns about depression and suicidality are supported…
Probiotics for mental health? A new review finds promising signals and major gaps
Researchers map the probiotic strains and gut-brain pathways being investigated across anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia, revealing…
Single-dose psilocybin shows promise for treatment-resistant depression in NHS trial
A 25-mg dose of psilocybin paired with psychological support produced large improvements in depressive symptoms through six weeks,…
GLP-1 receptor activation linked to lower depression and bipolar disorder odds
Lifelong genetic differences associated with GLP-1 receptor activity point to possible mental health benefits beyond weight and glucose…
Scientists introduce a precise framework to study screen-saturated childhoods
Children are growing up inside screens. A new peer-reviewed Thought Leaders Invited Review in Brain Health argues that…
Ghrelin rises in depression despite obesity’s usual appetite-hormone suppression
A new study finds elevated active and deacylated ghrelin in unmedicated patients with both major depression and obesity,…
How could bisphenol A raise depression risk? Study identifies six key molecular targets
Researchers combined genetic epidemiology, transcriptomics, molecular docking, and mouse experiments to show how a common endocrine-disrupting chemical may…
Simple wrist-worn device enables early detection of depression relapse
Could a smart watch act as an early‑warning system for depression relapse? New research from McMaster University suggests…
Research reveals dual impact of brain stimulation on people with depression and anxiety
Research investigating the effects of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) on individuals with depression and comorbid anxiety reveals…
Improving survival in people with severe psychiatric disorders
An expert editorial suggests that widely used diabetes and obesity drugs may help close the long-standing mortality gap…
Genetic inflammatory signature defines depression subtypes and treatment response
Researchers led by Prof. Alessandro Serretti at Kore University of Enna have identified a genetic inflammatory signature that…
Exploring the link between leaky blood-brain barrier and major depressive disorder
Women are affected by severe depression twice as often as men. The reasons for this have not yet…