A single inhalation session of 25% nitrous oxide gas rapidly relieved symptoms of severe depression for up to two weeks, a new study shows.

Postpartum women in bad romantic relationships are not only more likely to suffer depression, but are also at greater long-term risk of illness or death.

Researchers have found a biomarker indicates a regular, healthy response to stress in the brain. But they also found it's missing in people with depression.

Researchers have found a biomarker indicates a regular, healthy response to stress in the brain. But they also found it's missing in people with depression.

Partners play a role in pregnant women's drinking and depression, researchers report. The work could help curb the risk of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders.

Pregnant women's experiences can affect their babies' health, even into adulthood. Researchers know societywide stresses can lead to these long-term consequences – and the pandemic likely fits the bill.

The first COVID-19 lockdown early in the pandemic stressed kids, teenagers, young adults, and parents. But not for the same reasons.

"The difficulty of distinguishing between withdrawal symptoms and relapse presents a real challenge when patients stop taking antidepressants."

The vast majority of higher ed faculty report responding to student mental concerns, but say they need training and resources.

Transgender youth have a number of research-backed medical options available to them. The multidisciplinary approach ranges from promoting family support to hormone treatments to surgery.