A new study explores exercise mimetics as novel therapeutics for depression by triggering muscle-to-brain signals that support mood regulation and resilience.

It’s become common to talk about and SSRIs (short for selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, a class of antidepressants) the way people talk about supplements: a passing mention, a joke in a group ...

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 ...

A growing body of preclinical research is converging on a provocative idea: that the mental health benefits of physical exercise might one day be delivered in pill form. Scientists have identified ...

An analysis of more than 150 clinical trials looked at how side effects differ between different kinds of antidepressants. SSRIs, the most commonly prescribed antidepressant type, are less likely than ...

Using a standard dose of antidepressants during pregnancy appears to be safe for the baby, suggests new research from the ...

Penn researchers say this treatment strategy can cause fatigue, sedation and serious drug interactions like abnormal heart rhythms.