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This Constipation Drug May Help Clear Depression’s Lingering Brain Fog (M)

Memory and attention problems can persist after depression — this surprising treatment may help.

Memory and attention problems can persist after depression -- this surprising treatment may help.

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A Popular Fitness Supplement That May Fight Depression (M)

A common muscle-building supplement is showing surprising potential in treating depression.

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A Little-Known Depression Symptom That Affects Sight, Hearing, Taste, Smell & Touch (M)

Brain fog and anhedonia are well known. This overlooked depression symptom may be just as important.

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12 Changes Depression Makes To Your Thinking (P)

From underconfidence to rumination, here are 12 thinking patterns that make depression so persistent.

Depression changes much more than a person's mood.

Research suggests it also alters the way people think, remember, make decisions and interpret events in their lives.

Many of these changes happen automatically, making negative experiences seem more important, more memorable and more difficult to escape.

Positive experiences, meanwhile, can be overlooked or quickly discounted.

Over the years, psychologists have identified a number of characteristic thinking patterns linked to depression.

Together, they help explain why depression can be so persistent and why it can be difficult to break free from its grip.

Here are some of the most common ways depression affects the mind.

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This Type Of Writing Helps Some Young Adults Feel Less Depressed (M)

Feeling lost in life? A simple writing exercise may help reconnect you with who you are and where you’re going.

Feeling lost in life? A simple writing exercise may help reconnect you with who you are and where you're going.

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This Factor Predicts Children’s Future Depression Better Than Parental Divorce (M)

What puts children of divorced parents at higher depression risk decades later?

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Do Depressed People See Reality More Clearly? (M)

Could feeling low make some judgments more objective? A large review offers an intriguing answer.

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What Wearing A Cooling Cap For 30 Minutes Does To Mood And Brain Activity (M)

The physical sensation alone appeared to influence emotional state and brain patterns.

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This 30-Minute Exercise Switch Cuts Depression & Anxiety Symptoms (M)

Your daily walk helps, but research suggests it may not be the whole story for mental health.

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10 Post-Depression Realities Every Recovering Patient Needs to Know (P)

Recovering from depression is only step one. Discover 10 evidence-based insights on therapy, medication and habits to protect long-term health.

Defeating depression is a major victory, but over half of recovered patients face a relapse.

Why does depression return for some people and not others?

Depression relapse arises from a mix of psychological and behavioural factors including lingering thinking habits, medication effects, therapy and everyday lifestyle choices.

Explore these 10 essential, data-backed insights that offer a clearer picture of what drives relapse -- and what may help prevent it.

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