Major Depressive Disorder

As symptoms reportedly reach the majority of the US physician population, it's time to discuss individual strategy to reduce the risk and effect of burnout.

A fourth-year medical student keeps a log of the sessions he attends and his perspective on information from the SCCM's 49th Annual Critical Care Congress.

A new study based on a pair of Chinese studies links depression to all-cause mortality in men more than women.

Using the AI, providers can skip the trial and error process that often comes with prescribing antidepressants.

Physically active geriatric adults are generally healthier physically and mentally than inactive older adults.

In a new study, investigators show how general anesthesia significantly increases the odds of postpartum depression and suicidal ideation following a cesarean delivery.

Investigators link waist circumference with an increased risk of depression for patients with arterial stiffness.

Anita Clayton, MD, the David C. Wilson Professor and Chair of the Department of Psychiatry and Neurobehavioral Sciences at the University of Virginia, reports on some of the exciting new treatments in the pipeline for depression.

Anita Clayton, the David C. Wilson Professor and Chair of the Department of Psychiatry and Neurobehavioral Sciences at the University of Virginia, explains how doctors can talk to patients about some of the side effects from antipsychotic medications.

Mindfulness therapy, along with usual care for depression, results in a reduction in residual depressive symptoms.

Digital cognitive behavioral therapy for pregnant women is a safe and effective alternative to medications for the condition.

A new meta-analysis shows deep association between trauma severity, capability of care, and a military veteran's adherence to masculine ideologies.

A longtime orthopedic surgeon shares simple habits a physician can adopt to overcome burnout symptoms.

New findings show a greater risk of longer, more persistent cases of atopic dermatitis among children with mothers suffering from depression.

Pregnancy loss leads to higher rates of anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress than those with healthy pregnancies.

Investigators found that family involvement in treatment can prolong the time between recovery and the next mood episode.

The physician and memoir author shares his personal and professional perspective on what's needed to fix a broken system of care.

Medical students felt better about seeking mental health help after they learned of senior physicians who sought treatment for their own mental illnesses.

A pediatrics expert discusses how providers can help patients access medications and appropriate opioid use disorder treatment.

The pediatric oncologist-turned-author gives perspective on the current suicide epidemic in the US, and what he learned from his own struggles.

Investigators find an association between fetuses with congenital heart disease and impaired fetal hippocampal and cerebellar development.

Investigators examine new data exploring the link between antipsychotic use and negative outcomes for hospitalized adults.

Patients who presented at the emergency department with deliberate self-harm were more likely to have suicide mortality than those with suicidal ideation or other concerns.

While mental health is declining, physical and general health are remaining the same or improving in the aging population.

By screening during primary care visits, patients are now more aware than ever about their possibility of depression and other mental health disorders.