This article aims to investigate the potential impact of noopept, a synthetic peptide and nootropic agent, on the treatment of depression and mood disorders. Despite a substantial body of research on noopept, the initial investigations focused predominantly on animal models.… More

This article aims to investigate the potential impact of noopept, a synthetic peptide and nootropic agent, on the treatment of depression and mood disorders. Despite a substantial body of research on noopept, the initial investigations focused predominantly on animal models. However, more recent research has investigated its efficacy in humans. Noopept has been shown to enhance acetylcholine signalling, increase the expression of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) and nerve growth factor (NGF), protect against glutamate toxicity, and increase inhibitory neurotransmission in the brain. Depression is a common mental disorder characterised by low mood, altered sleep patterns, psychomotor retardation, cognitive sluggishness, and dysregulation of appetite and libido. Despite the fact that noopept is primarily investigated for its neuroprotective and cognitive-enhancing properties, its potential for treating depression and mood disorders remains unexplored. This article examines the potential therapeutic effects of noopept on depression and emphasises the need for additional research in this area. Less

During adverse life circumstances, it can be hard to stay positive and find our balance; this is a situation that requires resilience. Given that mental health problems are associated with large direct costs for individuals and society, it is pragmatic… More

During adverse life circumstances, it can be hard to stay positive and find our balance; this is a situation that requires resilience. Given that mental health problems are associated with large direct costs for individuals and society, it is pragmatic to explore what constitutes resilience and find resources on how it can be enhanced. When these resources are cultivated, they can improve a person’s overall ability to effectively cope with stress and hardship. Less