Mind & BrainMarch 30, 2010
Can Newborn Neurons Prevent Addiction?
Blocking the birth of new neurons helps hook rats on cocaine
Depression
Mind & BrainMarch 2, 2010
Antidepressants: Do They "Work" or Don't They?
A new study finds little difference between pill and placebo
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Mind & BrainAugust 25, 2009
Depression's Evolutionary Roots
Two scientists suggest that depression is not a malfunction, but a mental adaptation that brings certain cognitive advantages
HealthDecember 4, 2008
Is There Really an Epidemic of Depression?
A new book argues that the mental illness is being overdiagnosed
The SciencesAugust 13, 2007
Happy Days: Unraveling the Mystery of How Antidepressants Work
The mechanism behind antidepressant drugs is unveiled, which could lead to better treatments for depression and anxiety disorders
The SciencesJuly 6, 2007
Brain Pathway May Underlie Depression
A crescent of electrical activity spotted in rats may allow researchers to map the depressed brain
The SciencesJuly 18, 2003
Gene Variant Helps Stop Stress from Becoming Depression
HealthApril 10, 2002
Study Finds St. John's Wort Ineffective against Depression
HealthDecember 4, 2001
Study Suggests Marijuana Abuse Increases Risk of Depression
The SciencesSeptember 28, 2001
Parkinson's Disease May Prove Vulnerable to Common Antidepressants
HealthAugust 6, 2001
Study Finds Depression More Common During Pregnancy Than After
HealthJanuary 3, 2001
Passing On Panic and Depression