Depression Archives

05.13.2025 Asian boy wearing a hoodie sits with his knees bent, his back leaning against a wire mesh fence, his head in his hands. The concept of troubled teenagers, loneliness, and depression.

Asian boy wearing a hoodie sits with his knees bent, his back leaning against a wire mesh fence, his head in his hands. The concept of troubled teenagers, loneliness, and depression.

Home on Shaky Ground: The Mental Toll of Housing Insecurity

Children living in eviction-risk households are nearly twice as likely to experience anxiety and depression as those living in secure homes.

Fellow Aidan Stotz

05.06.2025 silhouette of a stressed mother taking care of her young child

Born Into Stress: How Maternal Mental Health Shapes Child Behavior

Higher maternal stress, anxiety, and depressive symptoms during pregnancy are associated with higher negative temperament in children.

Guest Author Francheska M. Merced-Nieves

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

Dosing Hope: Exploring Psilocybin for Patients Facing Mortality

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

Peel Away the Blues: How Citrus Could Boost Your Mood

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

The Mental Toll of 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

Healing Harmonies: A New Bedtime Routine for Students

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

Mental & Behavioral Health
Mental Health

Beyond Therapy: The Role of Digital Resources in Mental Health Support

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

Teen boy scrolling on phone late at night

The Scroll Toll

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

How Childhood Shapes Young Adult Depression

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

Guest Authors Ronny Bruffaerts, Kelsi Caywood, William Axinn

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