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Lingering depression is a serious and common problem in bipolar disorder, and does not resolve well with existing treatments. Because individuals with both depression and bipolar disorder experience a glutathione deficiency, an antioxidant that protects cells from toxins, researchers in a new study scheduled for publication in the September 15th issue of Biological Psychiatry sought [...]

Did you know that the brain can in fact grow new brain cells? New research shows that humans continue to develop new brain cells throughout their life in a process called neurogenesis. This discovery debunks the myth that humans have a finite number of brain cells.
Scientists also discovered that the brain’s ability to grow new [...]

GPs prescribe lower volumes of antidepressants in areas with more Black or South Asian people, suggesting possible disparities in the provision of care.
The study, published in the September issue of the British Journal of Psychiatry, also reveals that higher volumes of antidepressants are prescribed by general practices in economically deprived areas, and by practices serving [...]

By David Reiss, M.D.
For Am J Psychiatry.
Three articles in this issue make a substantial contribution to our understanding both of how depression is transmitted from parents to children and of approaches to treating depression. Tully et al present one of a series of reports from an etiological study: the Sibling Interaction and Behavior Study (SIBS) [...]

Depression and heart disease are the two leading disorders with the strongest contributions to the global burden of disease. Depression and heart disease are also intertwined. In recent years, much attention has been given to depression following heart attack and its effects on prognosis. Several large scale studies have been undertaken (ENRICHD, SADHART, MIND-IT, CREATE) [...]

There were several psychiatrists and psychologists gathered together for a discussion on the subject of depression. They had come together to identify all of the inaccurate, incorrect and misleading information regarding depression and the desire to educate and inform society regarding the real nature of depression. Also invited to attend was a world-renowned wise man [...]

The brain is the key organ in the response to stress. It reacts in a complex, orchestrated manner that is related to the activation and inhibition of neural structures involved in sensory, motor, autonomic, cognitive and emotional processes.
It is the brain which finally determines what in the world is threatening and might be stressful for [...]

Older fathers are more likely to have children with bipolar disorder, research suggests.
The risk goes up when men are older than 29 before they start their family, and is highest if they are over 55.
Increasing paternal age has already been linked with schizophrenia and autism, but not bipolar disorder, formerly known as manic depression.
The Swedish [...]

Antidepressants are the cornerstone of treatment of depressive disorders in health care. Their efficacy in treating depression is undisputable, although it leaves room for improvement. However, recent reports also suggest that antidepressants might, in some rare cases, actually worsen suicidal tendencies instead of alleviating them. As a consequence, research has intensified to clarify this issue, [...]

More than one out of five Iranians suffer from depression, according to the World Health Organization’s East Mediterranean regional advisor. Thus, Iran has the same rate of mental illness as every other country in the world, Ahmad Mohit told the Fars News Agency in a recent interview.
“Depression, which is the most common mental disorder, affects [...]