May lead to development of tailored treatments for anxiety.

Fluoxetine, sold under the trade name Prozac, is one of the most heavily prescribed antidepressants in the US. In humans, it acts to increase the levels of serotonin at nerve synapses, relieving depression and associated illnesses.

A new study shows that a team based approach to depression treatment in primary care can significantly reduce suicidal thoughts in older adults.

A new breed of permanently 'cheerful' mouse is providing hope of a new treatment for clinical depression.

Antidepressant medications may be associated with suicide attempts and death in severely depressed children and adolescents but not in adults.

Brain activity predicts depression treatment results before medication begins.

Symptoms of depression can be reduced by inserting a stent to open a narrowed carotid artery.

Some individuals with a history of depression may sink back into thinking patterns associated with the condition when faced with mild stresses or sadness, increasing their risk for relapse.

Late onset depression is linked to a decline in the brain's executive functions that leads to repetitive, negative thought patterns a new study reveals.

To determine effective programs in preventing depressive symptoms, researchers conducted a meta analysis of the last 20 years of research on interventions aimed at preventing depressive symptoms in youth.

Adolescents with negative body image concerns are more likely to be depressed, anxious, and suicidal than those without intense dissatisfaction over their appearance.

Desvenlafaxine succinate can help improve symptoms in adult patients suffering with depression.

Patients whose depressed mood increased over time showed a decreased use of actively coping with stress, while patients whose depression decreased were using significantly more active ways of coping.

Depression needs to be managed like a chronic disease.

The findings are important for understanding the causes and improving the treatment of depression.