Recent advancements in digital health have introduced innovative tools aimed at alleviating depressive symptoms by addressing underlying cognitive processes. A notable development is a gamified mobile application designed to disrupt ruminative thinking—a key contributor to depression. This app features five mini-games that encourage users to engage in flexible thought progression, Read more…
Start by acknowledging that many people experience moments when life feels unbearably heavy. It’s not uncommon for those struggling with depression to feel isolated and hopeless, sometimes even reaching out in their darkest moments. Online communities, like those found on Reddit, can sometimes serve as unexpected lifelines, where people find Read more…
Ketamine is increasingly being studied and utilized as a rapid-acting treatment option for people facing severe, treatment-resistant depression—especially those who have not responded well to conventional antidepressants. Originally developed as an anesthetic, ketamine has unique properties that differ from SSRIs, making it particularly promising for those with long-standing depressive symptoms. Read more…
Lately, I’ve been feeling like I’m losing interest in everything that used to bring me joy. Growing up, I was obsessed with movies—especially old classics from Turner Classic Movies. I could spend hours watching TV shows like Twin Peaks or Game of Thrones without blinking an eye. Video games were Read more…
In a recent article titled “Part of Brain Network Much Bigger in People with Depression, Scientists Find,” science correspondent Nicola Davis highlights groundbreaking research from Weill Cornell Medicine that reveals significant brain structure differences in people with depression. The study, published in Nature, found that the frontostriatal salience network—a brain Read more…
If you’ve been feeling down, uninterested in things you once enjoyed, or just not yourself for more than two weeks, it might be time to take a closer look at what’s going on. Depression can sneak up on you, making everything feel harder, but there are ways to identify the Read more…