A new genetic and clinical analysis suggests that atypical depression represents a distinct biological subtype of the disorder with specific implications for treatment. The study found that ...

Depression is one of the most widespread health conditions in the world. According to the World Health Organization, it affects more than 280 million people globally, cutting across age, gender, and ...

Depression is not a one-size-fits-all condition. Mental health professionals have long recognized that patients tend to display reasonably distinct clusters of clinical symptoms, and they increasingly ...

The link between thyroid function and depression is well-established. Triiodothyronine (T 3) is believed to increase serotonergic transmission in the brain. Using T 3 to augment antidepressant therapy ...

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 ...

Bobo W.V., Shelton R.C. Bipolar disorder in adults: Treating major depression with atypical antipsychotics. In Keck P. and Solomon D. (eds.), UpToDate Series, Bipolar ...

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 ...