Depression Archives

05.02.2025 A surreal digital artwork featuring psilocybin mushrooms in intense thermal-like colors

Psilocybin therapy may help ease end-of-life dread, but broader acceptance requires better patient education and clinician training.

Fellow Bernadette Carter-Salmond

04.29.2025 pile of oranges. citrus fruit concept

While an orange won't replace your psychiatrist, a gut microbe that thrives on citrus fruit has been linked to a lower risk of depression.

Fellow Aidan Stotz

04.24.2025 Patient, hospital and sitting on bed with sad, depression and worry for misdiagnosis

Misdiagnosis can lead to long-term emotional distress, feelings of worthlessness, and diminished trust in the broader health care system.

Fellow Rowena Lindsay

04.16.2025 Young woman sitting in bed listening to music through headphones

Music therapy is linked with improved sleep quality as well as a reduction in insomnia symptoms and reported feelings of anxiety.

Fellow Mallika Chimpiri

04.15.2025 portrait of a young woman wearing headphones, listening to a guided meditation for her mental health

As demand for mental health services rises, digital platforms that combine self-guided tools with provider-led care are essential.

Guest Author Molly Nowels

02.27.2025

The more time young people spend scrolling on social media, the more likely they are to develop anxiety and attention difficulties.

Fellow Dani Weissert

02.12.2025 Silhouette of a man sadly sitting on the bed in the bedroom, looking out the window. Depression concept

Gender-specific differences in how depression develops from childhood to early adulthood highlight the need for tailored prevention programs.

02.10.2025 close-up portrait of a young man. disordered eating concept

LGBTQ+ youth are disproportionately affected by eating disorders due to stressors such as discrimination, harassment, and trauma.

Fellow Heather Sherr

02.06.2025 black and white portrait of a young man

States with anti-transgender laws saw a 38-44% increase in youth suicide attempts in the year following the enactment of the law.

Fellow Dani Weissert

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