Novel Approaches To Treating Depression

Suicide is the second leading cause of death among Americans between the ages of 10 and 34, per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). That alarming statistic is enough to classify suicide as a major public health concern, even with the ubiquity of anti-depression drugs in today’s pharmaceutical market. Fortunately, clinical researchers are working to explore novel approaches to treating depression. Stat News reports that the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) awarded eight grants last year to “test new ways to reduce suicidal thoughts and behaviors in a fast-acting manner.” Read on to find out more about how these novel approaches could transform the medical community’s approach to depression, giving patients a new lease on life.