Visualization interventions begin with the therapist suggesting, "Close your eyes...." Source: (c) S. Heitler Therapy treatments for depression come in various brands. There's CBT, psychoanalysis, ...

ECT can seem like something out of science fiction, but it actually has decades of studies to show how effective it can be in reducing depression symptoms. Depression is one of the most common mental ...

Nitrous oxide may offer quick, short-term relief for people with major depression, especially those who haven’t responded to standard medications. The meta-analysis found rapid improvements after a ...

A new comprehensive analysis indicates that nitrous oxide, commonly known as laughing gas, provides rapid relief for adults suffering from severe forms of depression. The findings suggest that this ...

In a bold move into relatively uncharted waters, drug researchers are delving into the curative effects of the psychotropic drug 5-MeO-DMT (also called mebufotenin) and studying its potential as a ...

Psychiatrists think inflammation may be at the root of some people’s illness. How to treat it is an open question.

The Food and Drug Administration approved Johnson & Johnson's nasal spray to be used alone in adults with a major depressive disorder that is difficult to treat, as sales of the drug grow. The spray, ...