The Latest Breaking News from Depression

Antidepressants questioned: No ‘clear evidence’ depression caused by low serotonin levels, review says

Academics claim the chemical imbalance theory is wrongly being put forward by some professionals

Evening Standard · Jul 20, 2022

Tech & Science Daily: Depression may not be caused by low serotonin

Plus, the cultivated sausages grown from cells

Evening Standard · Jul 20, 2022

Losing a grandmother can have long-lasting mental health effects for kids and adolescents, a new study finds

The Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic work.

The Conversation · Jul 20, 2022

No ‘clear evidence’ depression is caused by low serotonin levels

NHS figures show that the number of people in England taking antidepressants continues to rise, with 8.3m patients receiving them in 2021/22.

The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2022

Made In Chelsea's Louise Thompson makes tearful appearance in candid update after being taken to hospital

She has been open about her struggles with postnatal depression and PTSD following the birth of her son

Manchester Evening News · Jul 19, 2022

'I'm surprised it's taken so long to show work flexibility can help depression'

A study on female workers found that improvements in job quality – particularly increased flexibility and autonomy – lead to substantial reductions in depression and anxiety

Daily Mirror · Jul 18, 2022

Concussion increases chances of attempted suicide in adolescents, Pitt study finds

PITTSBURGH — Adolescents with a history of depression have a higher chance of attempting suicide if they’ve had a concussion, a new study led by University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine researchers finds.

Tribune News Service · Jul 17, 2022

Goa: Rain may reduce from Monday, says IMD scientist Rahul M.

PANAJI: The IMD has forecast a slight decrease in rainfall from Monday for a few days. "By late evening on Sunday, the effects of the depression are likely to reduce," said IMD scientist Rahul M.

The Times of India · Jul 17, 2022

Jim Souhan: Is Rudy Gobert the next Herschel Walker? No, and here’s why.

MINNEAPOLIS — In early July the Timberwolves, ignoring Minnesota PTSD (Player Trades Spurring Depression), traded five players and four first-round draft picks to Utah for star center Rudy Gobert.

Tribune News Service · Jul 16, 2022

The Melbourne woman offering free cleaning for people experiencing mental ill-health

An offer from a young Melbourne business owner to clean for people struggling with their mental health sees an outpouring of community support and prompts a bigger discussion about depression.

ABC News · Jul 15, 2022