Major Depressive Disorder

The FDA has approved the supplemental New Drug Application for Spravato, the first and only monotherapy for adults with treatment-resistant depression.

Choosing between these 2 interventions for patients with treatment-resistant depression may rest more on differences in access than in baseline characteristics.

A new study suggests some people have genetic predispositions for psychiatric conditions that may influence their risk of divorce.

DLX-001 is a novel neuroplastogen under development for the treatment of major depressive disorder. Learn more about the latest phase 1 data here.

Learn more about the latest research on different approaches to treatments for major depressive disorder (MDD).

Navacaprant for the treatment of major depressive disorder has failed in the phase 3 KOASTAL-1 trial.

Learn more about Alto Neuroscience's ALTO-300, in ongoing phase 2b trials as an adjunct treatment for major depressive disorder.

An expert shares more about the recent data on NeuroStar advanced TMS. Learn more here.

New positive topline results from an open-label phase 2a study of IV psilocin benzoate in patients with major depressive disorder showed that the treatment delivers rapid, lasting antidepressant effects for up to 3 months following a single dose.

Check out 2 new psychopharmacology innovations!

Post-hoc analysis of the ELEKT-D trial of ketamine and ECT for patients with treatment-resistant depression distinguishes between responders to the respective interventions.

Intra-Cellular Therapies has submitted an sNDA for lumateperone for the treatment of major depressive disorder in adults as adjunctive therapy to antidepressants.

Recent research finds that after ECT, pro-inflammatory cytokines decreased significantly, and anti-inflammatory cytokines increased in teenagers with depression.

Let’s compare treatment risks when managing mixed states.

According to new data, NeuroStar Advanced TMS helped nearly 60% of adolescents with major depressive disorder.

The FDA has granted clearance to the Horizon Inspire transcranial magnetic stimulation system to treat major depressive disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and anxious depression.

How can you distinguish bipolar mixed states? Stay tuned in this short series.

Patients who have experienced a perinatal loss are at increased risk of MDD, anxiety disorders, and trauma-related disorders.

Learn more about a specific subset of mood disorders.

A refined rTMS protocol, the Stanford Accelerated Intelligent Neuromodulation Therapy for major depressive disorder, shows promise in bipolar disorder.

It’s time to address adult ADHD.

Although safety and tolerability was positive, ALTO-100 failed to reach primary endpoint in MDD study.

Adjunctive rTMS for antidepressant nonresponders? Researchers performed a randomized comparison with current antidepressant treatment approaches.

Recent research has highlighted important functional aspects of vitamin D. Learn more here.

Baseline clinical factors and early improvement in overall and specific depressive symptoms predict response to rTMS in patients with depression.

The FDA has granted Fast Track designation to liafensine for the treatment of patients with treatment-resistant depression.

As a treatment, low-dose lithium can act like a bridge between medications and integrative approaches, supporting well-being with reduced adverse effects.

Reports of suicidality with GLP-1RA antiobesity medication are supported by analysis of WHO data, but no association is found in large population cohort study or analysis of clinical trials.

John Krystal, MD, explores the future of ketamine and psychedelics in psychiatry, shedding light on their potential to improve patient care by increasing options treatment options.

The FDA instead issued a CRL for MDMA-assisted psychotherapy for PTSD, requesting an additional phase 3 trial to examine safety and efficacy. Other psychedelic compounds are proceeding with trials for psychiatric conditions. Learn more here.