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.

The University College London researcher is a pioneer in the use of smartphone apps for psychology research.

The 51-year-old University of Cape Town researcher had been suffering from depression, and his death has prompted reflection on being a black academic in South Africa.