Major Depressive Disorder

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.

An increased rate of at-risk teenagers sought mental healthcare following intervention at 6 months rather than 2.

Investigators examine data from 13,200 adolescents to discover the association between bullying perpetration with internalizing problems.

In a new study, investigators examine how cognitive behavioral therapy used with antidepressants result in a reduction of depressive episode recurrence.

In an abstract presented at Kidney Week, investigators discuss the differences in treatments along different demographical lines.

During Kidney Week, Christine Liu, MD, discusses some of the issues geriatric patients face.

Despite a higher genetic risk, investigators link physical activity with decreased odds for developing depression.

A new meta-analysis of more than 31 randomized trials found fish oil supplements—specifically omega-3, alpha-linolenic acid, and total polyunsaturated fats—had little to no impact on the treatment or prevention of depression or anxiety symptoms.

How can clinicians and policy makers collaborate to improve the standing of mental health in the US?

A discussion with a director from the American Public Health Association on what drives the increasing burden of mental illness in the US.

How physicians in a shrinking field have taken on a greater burden of leadership roles in patient care.