Depression is characterised by an overarching, persistent low mood. A great deal of research into the treatment of depression has therefore predominantly focused on understanding and elevating this debilitating symptom. However, it may be surprising to some that this disorder actually encompasses a constellation of symptoms relating to appetite, sleep, cognitive functions and self-esteem. Researchers […]
Patients recovering from depression show improvements in memory from the drug modafinil
Modafinil, a drug used to treat narcolepsy – excessive daytime sleepiness – can improve memory in patients recovering from depression, according to new research from the University of Cambridge. The findings, published today in the journal Biological Psychiatry: CNNI, result from a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled study and offer hope of a treatment for some of […]