The FDA has given the green light to the first major new classes of antidepressant therapies in decades, opening up new avenues for therapeutic development.

Some researchers and animal rights groups are amplifying their opposition to an assay that measures how long a rodent tries to stay afloat.

The gut microbiome has been linked to depression, schizophrenia, and other neurological conditions, but it’s not yet clear whether the relationship is causal.

The drug promotes and sustains brain cell connectivity in mice, reversing the effects of chronic stress.

The nasal spray to ease intractable depression appears on the US market after decades without novel antidepressant treatments.

The research is among the first to find the connection in humans.

Children born to moms who smoked or ingested marijuana during pregnancy suffer higher rates of depression, hyperactivity, and inattention.

Breslau found that interpersonal traumas, not just combat or natural disasters, can cause post-traumatic stress disorder.

The variants associated with the mood disorder included those without metabolic risks, suggesting it is the psychological effects of obesity at play.