
Depression's Evolutionary Roots
Two scientists suggest that depression is not a malfunction, but a mental adaptation that brings certain cognitive advantages

Depression's Evolutionary Roots
Two scientists suggest that depression is not a malfunction, but a mental adaptation that brings certain cognitive advantages

Is There Really an Epidemic of Depression?
A new book argues that the mental illness is being overdiagnosed


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

Brain Pathway May Underlie Depression
A crescent of electrical activity spotted in rats may allow researchers to map the depressed brain

Gene Variant Helps Stop Stress from Becoming Depression

Study Finds St. John's Wort Ineffective against Depression

Study Suggests Marijuana Abuse Increases Risk of Depression

Parkinson's Disease May Prove Vulnerable to Common Antidepressants

Study Finds Depression More Common During Pregnancy Than After

Passing On Panic and Depression

A Mark of Manic Depression

Combatting Depression with Exercise