Definium Therapeutics skyrocketed Monday after its psychedelics-based depression treatment scored a "best-case" win in final-phase testing.

Illustration of the vagus nerve. (Sebastian Kaulitzki/Science Photo Library/Getty Images) Depression affects more than 300 ...

Researchers say a single intravenous ketamine infusion can rapidly relieve severe depression and suicidal thoughts when traditional antidepressants fail.

People taking Definium Therapeutics' DT120 showed long-lasting reductions in their depression symptoms compared to a placebo, the company announced Monday.

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 ...

The latest LSD-based drug was used in a clinical trial to support patients with major depression in an initial step in bringing the drug closer to Food and Drug Administration submission and review.

Nearly one in four American adults lives with a mental health condition. That’s more than 60 million people — veterans, ...

When new patients come to see me, they typically complain about a wide range of symptoms—they’re not sleeping well, can’t concentrate, are irritable with their spouse, children, and/or colleagues, ...

There’s no “best” depression medication for everyone — and you don’t necessarily need to have depression to benefit from medication. In fact, antidepressants are often used as a first-line treatment ...

Globally, nearly 1 in 3 pregnant women experience depression, with most receiving no treatment. When they do get support, they're often steered toward talking therapies such as cognitive behavioral ...

Credit: Getty Images Our helpful fact sheet informs patients about the risks, benefits, and considerations associated with postpartum depression medication. Our easy-to-read fact sheets provide ...

When a Republican, male politician spoke publicly about a leave he took to get help for his depression, the US saw something ...