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Fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) may be an effective adjunctive therapy for depression , especially in patients with symptoms linked to gut disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). However, experts caution that the evidence is preliminary. A large meta-analysis showed that FMT significantly reduced depressive symptoms in the short and medium term. Both oral capsule and direct gastrointestinal (GI) delivery were effective, although the benefits were greater with

Mental health is one of the most important aspects of overall wellness, but it is frequently overlooked. Many people believe that...

TOPLINE: Less than half of US adolescents with major depressive episode (MDE) received treatment for the condition, with Black, male, and...

TOPLINE: In patients with depression resistant to National Health Service (NHS) Talking Therapies, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy...

TOPLINE: A history of depression was associated with a 14% higher risk for incident heart failure (HF) than no history of depression in...

TOPLINE: Living alone and having both depression and anxiety was associated with a 558% increase in risk for suicide compared with living...

Key Takeaways Improved or sufficient sleep enhances antidepressant response in TRLLD, while persistent insufficient sleep predicts...

Esketamine combined with a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) for treatment-resistant depression (TRD) was linked to...

Rates of depression and anxiety were significantly higher in people with chronic pain than in those without pain, results of a new...

Girls are twice as likely as boys to be diagnosed with depression, and researchers in London have now uncovered clues as to why. Girls'...

When the 42-year-old patient came to see Yarickza Lopez, MSN, FNP-C, the 5-ft woman weighed 260 lb and had severe depression and anxiety,...

Key Takeaways Immersive VR meditation offers personalized experiences, enhancing symptom relief for MDD and GAD compared to traditional...

Older adults with major depressive disorder (MDD) exhibit riskier driving behaviors than their nondepressed peers, including hard...

TOPLINE: Combining transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) and repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) was associated...

Key Takeaways Magstim's Horizon Inspire TMS system is FDA-cleared for MDD, OCD, and anxious depression, offering a nonpharmacological...

Depression symptoms can be hard to manage, especially for people with treatment-resistant depression, a persistent and severe form of the...

A psychosocial intervention designed to improve depressive symptoms and promote good parenting skills can be an effective way of treating...

COPENHAGEN, Denmark — A higher cumulative genetic burden for depression is associated with an increased risk for relapse and worsening...

Key Point: Phase 2 trials suggest extended-release oral ketamine formulations could be alternative to clinic-administered treatment for...

Smartwatches, smartphones, and other wearable devices are transforming how we track our physical health and behavior. Researchers are...