One new study — from which it may be hard to draw firm conclusions — suggests that antidepressant medications may hurt more than they help, in the long run. https://www.healthline.com/health-news/do-antidepressants-help-in-long-run

On the results of several important new studies about clinical depression, especially during midlife.  Article written by Douglas LaBier.  https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/depression-at-midlife-linked-to-mother-and-sibling_us_5a0a00c5e4b06d8966cf31ee

A fairly small new study suggests that cerebral folate deficiency could be linked to treatment-resistant depression.  Article written by Emily Deans M.D. https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/evolutionary-psychiatry/201711/hidden-cause-resistant-depression

A new study supports a growing body of research suggesting that treatments other than psychiatric medication may work best for patients with chronic illness in addition to depression.  Article written by Traci Pedersen. https://psychcentral.com/news/2017/11/08/antidepressants-may-not-work-for-those-with-depression-plus-chronic-illness/128477.html

A rigorous study of psychotherapy — performed by real, trained therapists — shows evidence for its effectiveness. https://www.thesap.org.uk/psychoanalytic-psychotherapy-effective/