Certain SSRI medications, such as Lexapro or Prozac, have been approved for use in children for mental health conditions. Medication is often reserved for moderate-to-severe cases. It may work best ...

An existing constipation drug may have an unexpected new use: helping clear the "brain fog" that often lingers after ...

Treatment with antidepressants often requires fine-tuning. A medication may work well for a while and then seem to be less effective, with breakthrough depression episodes occurring more frequently.

Then medication is necessary. Current medication options are not sufficient for all the types of depression people experience, and it is with interest that I have followed news about the potential of ...

Many people with major depressive disorder get no relief from current treatments. Newer combinations of existing medications might help, researchers report in JAMA Psychiatry. Persistent low mood, a ...

If you’re feeling depressed and looking for a solution, there are many options: medications, CBT, DBT, somatic therapy and so much more. However, one recent major study discovered that one treatment — ...

A highly cited trial from 2007 used by international health agencies to support the use of medication for adolescents with depression has been critically reviewed by a team from the University of ...

Depression and anxiety affect millions of people worldwide. While treatments such as medication and psychotherapy (sometimes called talk therapy) can be very effective, they’re not always an option.