October is National Depression Screening Month, and this series of posts will focus on identifying and understanding the palette of variation in major depressive disorder (MDD). In the United States, ...

Actigraphy data show irregular sleep-wake rhythms nearly double the risk for relapse in individuals with remitted major depressive disorder.

Although antidepressants are a mainstay of MDD treatment, they are plagued by poor efficacy, high rates of relapse, and intolerable side effects. 40,41 Second-generation antidepressants, including ...

Researchers unveil how specific micronutrients impact depression, revealing iron and vitamin D as protective, while cautioning against high levels of selenium and magnesium for mental well-being.