Doctors have found themselves at a crossroads when it comes to treating pain. Opioids are undoubtedly a powerful pain medication, however, they tend to not provide sufficient relief for chronic pain sufferers. The opioid crisis has also led many to feel conflicted...
Depression can be one of the most complex medical conditions that mental health clinicians battle. No single cure for depression exists because each person’s experience of the ailment is different. Despite this obstacle, decades of research concerning how to cure...
Depression has always proven to be a tough illness to tackle, especially when relying solely on conventional antidepressant medications for treatment. Research, however, has been exploring the ability of psychotherapy to enhance the efficacy of pharmacological...
Genome-wide association studies (GWASs) for depression—or studies that seek to identify genetic risk factors that predispose people to the disease—have been conducted widely over the years. By identifying the specific genomic variations that drive depression,...
In the beginning, the heroes on the front lines—our healthcare professionals—received an outpouring of support. Signs were boldly displayed in front yards, communities gathered to clap and cheer for them, and messages were written on hospital sidewalks. To the...
