Depression

People with depression process negative facial expressions in a stronger way than neutral ones. However, this tendency disappears as symptoms reduce. View original article Contributor:

Lithium toxicity can occur if a person takes too much of a lithium-containing medication. Learn about its symptoms, causes, and what to do here. View original article Contributor:

According to a recent analysis of 13-years’ worth of studies, the side effects of ketamine infusion are mild and last only a few hours. View original article Contributor:

New research finds that both high and low intensity physical activity can help offset a genetic predisposition to developing depression. View original article Contributor:

A new study finds that increases in temperature negatively affect mental health outcomes. The authors conclude that this is due to sleep disturbance. View original article Contributor:

A new study finds that, in people with PTSD, those who use cannabis are less likely to experience depressive episodes and suicidal thoughts than nonusers. View original article Contributor:

According to new research, a form of therapy that teaches people with depression to break negative thought patterns could be the key to long term recovery. View original article Contributor:

When someone is depressed, it can be hard to know how to help. Find out here the ways people can help a loved one or friend, how to look after their own mental health, plus things not to say. View original article Contributor:

A study that gathered data for at least 8 years has shown that deep brain stimulation can have a robust, sustained effect in people with severe depression. View original article Contributor:

New research reveals how MRI scans and artificial intelligence can help identify brain patterns that predict responsiveness to certain antidepressants. View original article Contributor: