News: depression

Three common antidepressants ­– Paxil (paroxetine), Lexapro (escitalopram), and Prozac (fluoxetine) – could be less effective at high elevations, suggests research involving lab rats and led by scientists at University...

University of Utah Health announced a gift of $1.25 million to create the Fred W. and Christine A. Fairclough Endowed Chair in the Department of Neurology. Kevin C. (KC) Brennan...

University of Utah Health biochemist Dana Carroll, Ph.D., is one of four honorees who will be awarded the 2018 Governor’s Medal for Science and Technology.

Cortisol gets a bad rap. It's blamed for anxiety, high blood pressure, stroke—you name it. But having a better understanding of this hormone's function helps people realize that balancing this...

For patients with the crippling diagnosis of severe depression, bipolar disorder, or psychosis, ECT can be a life-changing procedure.

Winter can be a tough time. Days are shorter. Nights are longer. And here in Utah, the inversion makes it feel like we rarely see the sun. That can lead...

There's no doubt that our physical health is often influenced by our mental and emotional health. Research shows that depression has been linked to a number of physical ailments such...

Reduced oxygen is a distinct risk factor for people living farther above sea level.

Seasonal affective disorder affects more than 500,000 Americans, including many Utahns. Learns the symptoms and possible treatment options.

College is a time for change. For some students, tough transitions may trigger or unmask depression. Be on the lookout for these signs and symptoms.