Treatment

Are probiotics ready for practice? That is the question many scientists are asking in the search for treatments for depression. Adequately alleviating symptoms of depression or anxiety is not always

Testosterone was once a common treatment option for depressed men around 60 years ago.  After antidepressant drugs were introduced over the years, doctors stopped prescribing testosterone. Now, new studies have

When suffering from depression, many people look for treatments that may help curb the effects of the illness. About a third of people struggling with depression do not respond well

Anhedonia is the inability to experience pleasure during usually enjoyable activities.  It is a core symptom of Major Depression.  Finding treatment for this condition can be difficult. Researchers have found

People who suffer with depression may be looking into unconventional treatment options to ease the severity of the symptoms associated with this disorder. Compelling evidence suggests an association between depression

Bipolar disorder is composed of emotional highs (mania or hypomania) and lows (depression). For many, those emotional lows may take up the bulk of their days, which is why many

Depression is “the second most common psychiatric disorder” for elderly people. Age is one important variable associated with severity of depression, with studies showing a worse course in elderly patients

S-adenosyl-L-methionine (SAM-e) is a compound naturally found in the body that helps produce and regulate hormones and maintain cell membranes. In 1999, a synthetic version of SAM-e became available in

Medications have helped millions of people manage their Depression so that they can live more fulfilling lives, but side effects including emotional blunting from antidepressants pose significant challenges for many