Assessing depression in the elderly is acknowledged to be difficult because depression may have atypical presentations in elderly individuals. Numerous rating scales for depression are available ...

the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS), first created by Yesavage et al., has been tested and used extensively with the older population. It is a brief questionnaire in which participants are asked ...

Mental health screening measures like the DASS-21 can be useful in determining which clients might need to be referred for ...

A new trial suggests that at-home brain stimulation could potentially be a first-line treatment for depression. However, some ...

A new breakthrough in depression treatment may soon provide mental health relief from the comfort of your own couch.

Miindfulness-based stress reduction may be as effective as escitalopram (Lexapro — an SSRI commonly used to treat depression ...

A meta-analysis of 25 randomized clinical trials sought to determine the effects of aerobic physical activity on depressive symptoms in patients with cancer. A meta-analysis of clinical trials showed ...

Antidepressants, the gold standard treatment for depression, don’t work for many people. Will psilocybin be an alternative?

Evaluate the prevalence and risk factors associated with depression symptoms at 10 years after traumatic brain injury (TBI) and compare with results at 10 weeks and 1 year.A large cohort of ...

This study highlights the efficacy of home-based tDCS in treating major depressive disorder, with significant improvements in ...

A headset that can be worn at home to stimulate the brain and treat depression has passed an important research milestone.

The prevalence of anxiety among young patients who did not have depression also rose by 35% ... 2021 The new study is believed to be the first large-scale examination of youth mental health ...