Exercise’s positive effect on depression is well-known, but not how it produces its anti-depressant effects. After reviewing a broad range of studies into how depression and physical activity affect ...

Monkey experiments hint at a "motivation brake" pathway between two brain regions. Manipulating it may lead to new treatments ...

If you struggle with depression, you probably know how heavy it can feel, as if an invisible weight is pulling you down. One of the most painful ironies of depression is that it often drains people of ...

Researchers have discovered a break that could help ease a common symptom of depression. Discover more about it.

Researchers suggest that, from a clinical perspective, the findings provide mechanistic insight into motivational deficits central to psychiatric disorders.

New research shows that individuals who have recovered from depression are generally less willing to exert effort to pursue potential rewards compared to those who have never experienced depression, ...

Philadelphia, May 1, 2025 – New research shows that individuals who have recovered from depression are generally less willing to exert effort to pursue potential rewards compared to those who have ...

Depression is not only a disorder of mood but also a condition that affects the heart and blood vessels, and can carry ...

While 'Blue Monday' is mostly dismissed as pseudoscience and not credible, mental health experts use the third Monday in January to raise awareness about "winter blues" that can bring depression.

The third Monday in January has earned the title of “Blue Monday,” widely regarded as the most miserable day of the year.

Depression isn't exclusive to one gender, age group, race, or any other demographic. It can affect anyone. Senior men are ...