Can SAD Lamps Help With Seasonal Depression?

Bright light boxes mimic natural light. We asked experts if they worked.

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What Are Antidepressants Doing to Teen Sexual Development

Research on adults who take S.S.R.I.s shows they tamp down sexual desire. Why aren’t we studying what that could mean for adolescents who take them?

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How Unemployment Can Take a Toll on Our Mental Health

The emotional impact of unemployment can be profound, experts say — but speaking up about it and building a support system can help.

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Study Finds Evidence That Text-Based Therapy Eases Depression

A large-scale randomized trial of texting therapy concluded that its outcomes were as good as video sessions in treating depression.

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When Caregiving Makes Women Ill

Eastern Europeans have migrated in droves to take care of Italy’s aged and infirm. Then they started getting sick, with an ailment dubbed ‘Italy syndrome.’

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Antidepressant Side Effects Vary Widely by Drug, Study Finds

A new study compared the effects of 30 drugs on cholesterol, blood pressure and weight gain.

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3 Psychiatric Tools That Could Boost the Brain’s Natural Healing

They work for depression and P.T.S.D. Could they also help the brain repair itself after a neurologic catastrophe?

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How Many Steps Do You Really Need in a Day?

A new study identifies the right number to reap the health benefits of walking.

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First Pill for Postpartum Depression Shows Varied Real-World Results

Some women’s symptoms improved quickly after taking the pill, but depression persisted in others. Doctors are trying to learn which patients benefit, and why some don’t.

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F.D.A. Panel Debates ‘Black Box’ Warning for Antidepressants in Pregnancy

An agency-sponsored forum included critics of psychiatry who believe the drugs can harm a developing fetus. Other experts said antidepressants were safe and necessary.

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