Psychiatry has a naming problem. Obsessive-compulsive disorder and obsessive-compulsive personality disorder are assumed to be cousins but, in fact, are barely related. The “schizo” in schizophrenia ...

Ketamine is an anesthetic, a sedative, and a painkiller. Ketamine has been used to treat many physical and mental health conditions, such as chronic pain, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD ...

Atypical depression is increasingly recognised as a distinct clinical subtype marked by a constellation of energy-related symptoms such as increased appetite, weight gain, hypersomnia and profound ...

Different types of depression affect the body in different ways. Atypical, energy-related depression raises the risk of diabetes, while melancholic depression increases the likelihood of heart disease ...

Major depressive disorder (MDD) is characterized by a lowered mood and loss of interest, contributing not only to difficulties in academic and professional life but also as a major cause of suicide in ...

A study from the University of Sydney's Brain and Mind Center reveals new clues as to why standard antidepressants fail for many Australians, opening the door for more effective, personalized ...

Whether you're a college student in the middle of a major slump, a new mom who can't pinpoint why she's feeling so glum, or a retiree grieving over the loss of a loved one, that question isn't an easy ...