Depression Issues

Current research and specific situations that relate to depression and its treatment. Topics include gender differences, new therapies, personality factors and depression following life events.

Can Fathers Experience Postnatal Depression?

Yes, fathers can experience postnatal depression too, and it deserves proper treatment just like it does for mothers.

Controversial New Brain Treatment for Depression

Magnetic brain stimulation shows promise for people with depression who haven't responded to drugs or therapy.

Depression After an Abortion

Some women experience sadness or depression after an abortion, though it's not always predictable or long-lasting.

Depression and Cyber Bullying

Cyberbullying victims are significantly more likely to develop depression than their bullies, and online harassment can be more damaging than face-to-face bullying.

Depression and Pain

Depression can make physical pain feel worse by disrupting how your brain processes emotions and pain signals.

Discrimination and Depression

Experiencing racism as a child increases the risk of depression through ongoing stress and rejection that can extend into adulthood.

Housework and the Depression Link

Research shows housework might actually ease depression symptoms, contradicting older studies that suggested the opposite.

How Does Online Therapy Help Depression?

Online therapy can effectively treat depression and help people recover without long-term medication in as few as eight sessions.

How Medics Miss the Signs of Depression

Doctors often miss depression in naturally upbeat people because friends and family don't recognise the signs.

How Personality Affects Depression Treatment

Your personality traits, especially how much you worry, may influence how well antidepressants and other depression treatments work for you.

Impact of Family Depression on Kids

When parents get treated for depression, their kids' mental health improves too, here's what the research shows.

New Developments in Gender Differences and Depression

Research shows women respond better than men to the antidepressant citalopram, even when more severely depressed.

Research Into Illegal Drugs and Depression

Ketamine shows promise as a rapid-acting treatment for depression, relieving symptoms in hours rather than weeks like traditional antidepressants.