Depression: Latest News & Research

Curated updates on depression research and treatment news, refreshed weekly. Last updated: August 29, 2026.

This Week’s Highlights

Depression may shut down the brain’s ability to make new neurons. New research finds depression can suppress the brain’s capacity to grow new neurons, offering a possible explanation for why symptoms persist. (ScienceDaily, Aug 2026) Read more: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/08/260823094135.htm

A depression treatment that once took eight weeks may work just as well in one. UCLA researchers report a faster path to relief using an accelerated treatment schedule. (UCLA Health) Read more: https://www.uclahealth.org/news/release/depression-treatment-once-took-eight-weeks-may-work-just

VA launches psilocybin trial for veterans with treatment-resistant depression. A new clinical trial is testing psilocybin-assisted therapy for veterans who have not responded to standard care. (VA News) Read more: https://news.va.gov/press-room/va-launches-psilocybin-trial-for-veterans-with-treatment-resistant-depression/

New depression treatment targets the immune system instead of the brain. Emerging research points to inflammation, not just brain chemistry, as a promising treatment target. (ScienceDaily) Read more: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/05/260527023204.htm