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Party Drug Ketamine Used To Treat Severe Depression; What Is Its Long Term Effect?

By Carrie Winters - Mar 21, 2017 09:27 AM EDT

Ketamine is known as a party drug. It has been used by several doctors to treat severe depression.

27 Percent of Medical Students Are Depressed And Suicidal According To Study; Depression Common Amongst Students Global Trend

By Kelly Callanga - Dec 08, 2016 05:20 AM EST

More than a quarter of medical students worldwide are more likely to suffer from depression, and have suicidal thoughts, according to a recent study conducted on 47 countries.

About Half Of Antidepressant Prescriptions Are For Insomnia, Anxiety, Pain

By R. Siva Kumar - May 28, 2016 09:34 AM EDT

Antidepressants are being prescribed to address a number of problems apart from depression and include off-label uses.

Psilocybin Found In Magic Mushrooms Can Treat Depression: Study

By R. Siva Kumar - May 18, 2016 10:05 AM EDT

A study shows that psilocybin, a hallucinogenic chemical found in magic mushrooms, can treat depression in people who have tried and failed other options.

Suicidal Thoughts Can Be Reduced Through Low-Dose, Intravenous Ketamine

By R. Siva Kumar - May 12, 2016 12:38 PM EDT

Low-dose, intravenous administration of the anesthetic drug ketamine helped to bring down suicidal thoughts on patients that did not show any response to antidepressants.

Anti-Smoking Pill Not a Threat to Mental Health

By Jenn Loro - Apr 27, 2016 11:19 AM EDT

A study recently published in the medical journal Lancet suggests that anti-smoking cessation drugs like varenicline and bupropion are now considered safe by experts in a large international research commissioned by FDA. The two drugs, marketed as Pfizer’s Chantix and GlaxoSmithKline’s Zyban, are extremely restricted due to ‘Black Box Warning’ printed on their labels.

The 'Happiness' Gene Has Been Discovered: Study

By R. Siva Kumar - Apr 26, 2016 02:56 PM EDT

Scientists have found a new happiness gene in humans, which might help in the treatment of depressive or neurotic symptoms.

Memory May Play A Role In Recovery From Sad Events

By R. Siva Kumar - Apr 17, 2016 09:12 AM EDT

University of Massachusetts Amherst researchers found that episodic memory is important for emotional recovery, especially among middle-aged and older adults.

Melanie Griffith In Depression! “Fifty Shades Darker” Actress Dakota Johnson Allegedly Blames Antonio

By Dipannita - Apr 11, 2016 02:58 PM EDT

"Fifty Shades Darker" actress Dakota Johnson is believed to be angry with her stepfather Antonio Banderas. Johnson supposedly blames former stepfather Antonio for her mom Melanie Griffith's condition. Recently, Melanie is reported to be in a depression mode due to his ex-husband Banderas.

Death Of Your Partner May Increase Your Risk Of Developing Irregular Heartbeat: Study

By R. Siva Kumar - Apr 07, 2016 07:27 AM EDT

Losing a partner increases the risk of developing irregular heartbeat, with individuals in some demographics being more at risk, says a new study.

Rats In Neighborhoods Can Affect Mental Health, Says Study

By R. Siva Kumar - Mar 18, 2016 08:36 AM EDT

People regarding rats to be a problem can be 72 percent more likely to become depressed, sad and anxious, compared to others who do not consider them to be a problem.

Panel Says Doctors should screen for Depression in Pregnant Women, New Mothers

By Cheri Cheng - Jan 26, 2016 03:52 PM EST

Doctors should start screening all adults including pregnant women and new mothers for depression, the USPSTF recommended in its latest guidelines.

Talk Therapy For Depression Is Overhyped, Study

By R. Siva Kumar - Oct 04, 2015 11:53 AM EDT

Researchers say that the effectiveness of psychotherapy in treating depression is overrated due to "publication bias".

Kris Jenner News: Momager Not the Same Person after Caitlyn Jenner

By Cheri Cheng - Oct 02, 2015 04:40 PM EDT

Kris Jenner is reportedly still having a hard time dealing with Caitlyn Jenner.

It's Official! Study Shows Cellphones Can Destroy Relationships

By Peter R - Oct 02, 2015 12:10 PM EDT

Researchers at Baylor University surveyed over 400 people to find out how cellphone distractions affect relationships.

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