Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a mental health condition that negatively affects the mood of a person and causes a loss of interest in activities that were previously associated with happiness. In ...

When we think of depression, we often hear about chemical imbalances in the brain involving molecules like serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine. But there’s a growing body of research suggesting ...

Study in Biological Psychiatry: Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuroimaging illuminates the role of the ventral tegmental area in reward processing, motivation, and emotional regulation Depression affects ...

Treatment-resistant depression (TRD) remains a significant challenge for psychiatrists and family physicians alike, defying multiple standard treatments and complicating patient care. However, despite ...

Neuroinflammation, a prolonged activation of the brain's immune system prompted by infections or other factors, has been linked to the disruption of normal mental functions. Past studies, for instance ...