Some 30% to 40% of patients do not respond to medications for depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), but half of them could be helped by a noninvasive in-office procedure. To mark ...

ST. PAUL, Minn., April 30 (UPI) --Fear of side effects prevents more than half of those diagnosed with treatable depression and anxiety from taking medications that could help them, according to a ...

A DNA test could help match patients with psychiatric medications, potentially reducing the long and frustrating trial-and-error process.

YORK, Pa. — A simple cheek swab claims to give patients an individualized look at which medications are best suited for their mental health, based on their DNA. "There may be an issue where ...

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For many people who live with depression, medication is an important part of managing the condition. But knowing which will work for you can be a difficult months-long process. Circular Genomics ...

If you Google “How do anti-depressants work” or “Why antidepressants treat anxiety,” the search engine will take you to a plethora of sites—some catering to average citizens seeking medical ...

SALT LAKE CITY, April 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nearly nine out of ten (89%) Americans diagnosed with depression and/or anxiety believe mental health medications are somewhat or very effective, yet ...

Key Points: Scientists have found several genes that influence the way in which people process and respond to psychiatric medications. Testing for these genes could help psychiatrists tailor ...