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modafinil and Depression

modafinil has been researched along with Depression in 23 studies

Modafinil: A benzhydryl acetamide compound, central nervous system stimulant, and CYP3A4 inducing agent that is used in the treatment of NARCOLEPSY and SLEEP WAKE DISORDERS.
modafinil : A racemate comprising equimolar amounts of armodafinil and (S)-modafinil. A central nervous system stimulant, it is used for the treatment of sleeping disorders such as narcolepsy, obstructive sleep apnoea, and shift-work sleep disorder. The optical enantiomers of modafinil have similar pharmacological actions in animals.
2-[(diphenylmethyl)sulfinyl]acetamide : A sulfoxide that is dimethylsulfoxide in which two hydrogens attached to one of the methyl groups are replaced by phenyl groups, while one hydrogen attached to the other methyl group is replaced by a carbamoyl (aminocarbonyl) group.

Depression: Depressive states usually of moderate intensity in contrast with MAJOR DEPRESSIVE DISORDER present in neurotic and psychotic disorders.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"The aim of this study was to examine the effect of modafinil on depression via a secondary data analysis of a randomized clinical trial of modafinil for fatigue in cancer patients."9.22Modafinil Moderates the Relationship Between Cancer-Related Fatigue and Depression in 541 Patients Receiving Chemotherapy. ( Conley, CC; Dakhil, S; Gross, H; Heckler, CE; Janelsins, MC; Kamen, CS; Morrow, GR; Mustian, KM; Palesh, OG; Peppone, LJ; Scalzo, AJ, 2016)
"Modafinil is a novel wake-promoting agent approved by the FDA ameliorating excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) in three disorders: narcolepsy, shift work sleep disorder and obstructive sleep apnea."8.89Efficacy of modafinil on fatigue and excessive daytime sleepiness associated with neurological disorders: a systematic review and meta-analysis. ( Dong, Y; Han, X; Hou, L; Huang, C; Sheng, P; Wang, X; Yu, M, 2013)
"One retrospective study, 5 open-label trials, and 2 randomized controlled clinical trials met the inclusion criteria for assessment of residual symptoms of fatigue as assessed by commonly used fatigue subscales after modafinil administration."8.84Modafinil augmentation for residual symptoms of fatigue in patients with a partial response to antidepressants. ( Cates, ME; Freeman, MK; Lam, JY, 2007)
"Effects of modafinil were investigated (a) acutely in the forced swim test (FST) 1 h after administration of drug or placebo and (b) in a further experiment on cognition-related behaviour in rats after induction of depression-like changes using a restraint stress protocol for 15 days."7.75Depression-like deficits in rats improved by subchronic modafinil. ( Koch, H; Köhler, C; Krügel, U; Preiss, R; Regenthal, R, 2009)
"19] after taking 200 mg versus 100 mg and 0 mg of modafinil, while fluency increased linearly with dosage at a trend level [F(1,18) = 4."7.11A multi-pronged investigation of option generation using depression, PET and modafinil. ( Ang, YS; Belleau, EL; Boyden, S; Breiger, M; Brunner, D; Cusin, C; Dillon, DG; El Fakhri, G; Fava, M; Gelda, SE; Hayden, E; Hooker, J; Jahan, A; Kang, MS; Levine, MT; Meyer, AK; Normandin, M; Petibon, Y; Pizzagalli, DA; Schroder, H, 2022)
"IFN-alpha-induced depression is presumed to be composed of two overlapping syndromes: a depression-specific syndrome characterized by depressed mood, anxiety, and cognitive complaints, and a neurovegetative syndrome consisting of fatigue, anorexia, somatic pain complaints, and psychomotor retardation [1]."5.34Modafinil's use in combating interferon-induced fatigue. ( Balan, V; Krahn, LE; Martin, KA; Rosati, MJ, 2007)
"The aim of this study was to examine the effect of modafinil on depression via a secondary data analysis of a randomized clinical trial of modafinil for fatigue in cancer patients."5.22Modafinil Moderates the Relationship Between Cancer-Related Fatigue and Depression in 541 Patients Receiving Chemotherapy. ( Conley, CC; Dakhil, S; Gross, H; Heckler, CE; Janelsins, MC; Kamen, CS; Morrow, GR; Mustian, KM; Palesh, OG; Peppone, LJ; Scalzo, AJ, 2016)
"The use of traditional psychostimulants (methylphenidate and dexamphetamine) and stimulant-like drugs (modafinil and armodafinil) for the treatment of depression is a growing concern given the lack of research evidence supporting their effectiveness."4.93Stimulants for depression: On the up and up? ( Bassett, D; Boyce, P; Byrow, Y; Hopwood, M; Lyndon, W; Malhi, GS; Mulder, R; Murray, G; Porter, R; Singh, A, 2016)
"Modafinil is a novel wake-promoting agent approved by the FDA ameliorating excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) in three disorders: narcolepsy, shift work sleep disorder and obstructive sleep apnea."4.89Efficacy of modafinil on fatigue and excessive daytime sleepiness associated with neurological disorders: a systematic review and meta-analysis. ( Dong, Y; Han, X; Hou, L; Huang, C; Sheng, P; Wang, X; Yu, M, 2013)
"Although most research to date has focused on the use of methylphenidate for the relief of symptoms such as asthenia and depression in cancer patients, there is growing interest in the use of modafinil, a psychostimulant with a structure and mechanism that differs from other drugs belonging to this group."4.87The use of psychostimulants in cancer patients. ( Centeno, C; Portela, MA; Rubiales, AS, 2011)
"One retrospective study, 5 open-label trials, and 2 randomized controlled clinical trials met the inclusion criteria for assessment of residual symptoms of fatigue as assessed by commonly used fatigue subscales after modafinil administration."4.84Modafinil augmentation for residual symptoms of fatigue in patients with a partial response to antidepressants. ( Cates, ME; Freeman, MK; Lam, JY, 2007)
"A total of 3354, 935 and 105 patients diagnosed with depression redeemed prescriptions for methylphenidate, modafinil or amphetamine/dexamphetamine/lisdexamphetamine, respectively."3.96The use of stimulants in depression: Results from a self-controlled register study. ( Brink, P; Nielsen, J; Rohde, C; Østergaard, SD, 2020)
"Effects of modafinil were investigated (a) acutely in the forced swim test (FST) 1 h after administration of drug or placebo and (b) in a further experiment on cognition-related behaviour in rats after induction of depression-like changes using a restraint stress protocol for 15 days."3.75Depression-like deficits in rats improved by subchronic modafinil. ( Koch, H; Köhler, C; Krügel, U; Preiss, R; Regenthal, R, 2009)
"19] after taking 200 mg versus 100 mg and 0 mg of modafinil, while fluency increased linearly with dosage at a trend level [F(1,18) = 4."3.11A multi-pronged investigation of option generation using depression, PET and modafinil. ( Ang, YS; Belleau, EL; Boyden, S; Breiger, M; Brunner, D; Cusin, C; Dillon, DG; El Fakhri, G; Fava, M; Gelda, SE; Hayden, E; Hooker, J; Jahan, A; Kang, MS; Levine, MT; Meyer, AK; Normandin, M; Petibon, Y; Pizzagalli, DA; Schroder, H, 2022)
"Modafinil was used in a randomized double-blind placebo-controlled design and was administered as follows: 400 mg/day for 26 days, then 300 mg/day for 30 days, and 200 mg/day for 31 days."2.82Dopamine Transporter Correlates and Occupancy by Modafinil in Cocaine-Dependent Patients: A Controlled Study With High-Resolution PET and [(11)C]-PE2I. ( Artiges, E; Bordas, N; Dubois, A; Dubol, M; Karila, L; Leroy, C; Mabondo, A; Marill, C; Martinot, JL; Reynaud, M; Trichard, C, 2016)
"Past modafinil use was reported by 2."2.74Modafinil and zolpidem use by emergency medicine residents. ( Ankel, FK; Asplin, BR; Flottemesch, TJ; Ling, LJ; Mason, EJ; McBeth, BD; McNamara, RM, 2009)
"Fatigue is the most common and debilitating symptom in multiple sclerosis (MS) and is believed to be distinctly different from fatigue seen in other chronic conditions."2.48Fatigue in multiple sclerosis - a brief review. ( Constantinescu, CS; Gran, B; Induruwa, I, 2012)
"Fatigue is among the most commonly reported symptoms of patients with cancer, with prevalence exceeding 60% in many studies."2.43Management of cancer-related fatigue. ( Hickok, JT; Morrow, GR; Mustian, K; Roscoe, JA; Shelke, AR, 2005)
"Fatigue is among the most common, yet least understood, symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS) [1."2.41Fatigue in multiple sclerosis. ( Christodoulou, C; Krupp, LB, 2001)
"Modafinil is a wake-promoting agent that provides wide ranges of neurological effects."1.42Antidepressant-like effect of modafinil in mice: Evidence for the involvement of the dopaminergic neurotransmission. ( Farhoudi, M; Mahmoudi, J; Sabermarouf, B; Sadigh-Eteghad, S; Talebi, M, 2015)
"IFN-alpha-induced depression is presumed to be composed of two overlapping syndromes: a depression-specific syndrome characterized by depressed mood, anxiety, and cognitive complaints, and a neurovegetative syndrome consisting of fatigue, anorexia, somatic pain complaints, and psychomotor retardation [1]."1.34Modafinil's use in combating interferon-induced fatigue. ( Balan, V; Krahn, LE; Martin, KA; Rosati, MJ, 2007)

Research

Studies (23)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's8 (34.78)29.6817
2010's12 (52.17)24.3611
2020's3 (13.04)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Ang, YS1
Cusin, C1
Petibon, Y1
Dillon, DG1
Breiger, M1
Belleau, EL1
Normandin, M1
Schroder, H1
Boyden, S1
Hayden, E1
Levine, MT1
Jahan, A1
Meyer, AK1
Kang, MS1
Brunner, D1
Gelda, SE1
Hooker, J1
El Fakhri, G1
Fava, M1
Pizzagalli, DA1
Rohde, C1
Brink, P1
Østergaard, SD1
Nielsen, J1
Omidi-Ardali, H1
Badi, AG1
Saghaei, E1
Amini-Khoei, H1
Zager, A1
Brandão, WN1
Margatho, RO1
Peron, JP1
Tufik, S1
Andersen, ML1
Kornum, BR1
Palermo-Neto, J1
Rubin, SM1
Barsevick, AM1
Irwin, MR1
Hinds, P1
Miller, A1
Berger, A1
Jacobsen, P1
Ancoli-Israel, S1
Reeve, BB1
Mustian, K2
O'Mara, A1
Lai, JS1
Fisch, M1
Cella, D1
Launois, SH1
Tamisier, R1
Lévy, P1
Pépin, JL1
Sheng, P1
Hou, L1
Wang, X2
Huang, C1
Yu, M1
Han, X1
Dong, Y1
Mahmoudi, J1
Farhoudi, M1
Talebi, M1
Sabermarouf, B1
Sadigh-Eteghad, S1
Conley, CC1
Kamen, CS1
Heckler, CE1
Janelsins, MC1
Morrow, GR2
Peppone, LJ1
Scalzo, AJ1
Gross, H1
Dakhil, S1
Mustian, KM1
Palesh, OG1
Karila, L1
Leroy, C1
Dubol, M1
Trichard, C1
Mabondo, A1
Marill, C1
Dubois, A1
Bordas, N1
Martinot, JL1
Reynaud, M1
Artiges, E1
Malhi, GS1
Byrow, Y1
Bassett, D1
Boyce, P1
Hopwood, M1
Lyndon, W1
Mulder, R1
Porter, R1
Singh, A1
Murray, G1
Dauvilliers, Y1
Paquereau, J1
Bastuji, H1
Drouot, X1
Weil, JS1
Viot-Blanc, V1
Regenthal, R1
Koch, H1
Köhler, C1
Preiss, R1
Krügel, U1
McBeth, BD1
McNamara, RM1
Ankel, FK1
Mason, EJ1
Ling, LJ1
Flottemesch, TJ1
Asplin, BR1
Rossetti, AO1
Heinzer, RC1
Tafti, M1
Buclin, T1
Portela, MA1
Rubiales, AS1
Centeno, C1
Induruwa, I1
Constantinescu, CS1
Gran, B1
Shelke, AR1
Roscoe, JA1
Hickok, JT1
Martin, KA1
Krahn, LE1
Balan, V1
Rosati, MJ1
Lam, JY1
Freeman, MK1
Cates, ME1
Krupp, LB1
Christodoulou, C1
Ferraro, L1
Fuxe, K1
Tanganelli, S1
Tomasini, MC1
Rambert, FA1
Antonelli, T1

Clinical Trials (6)

Trial Overview

TrialPhaseEnrollmentStudy TypeStart DateStatus
Feasibility Study of a Hypnosis Intervention and a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Intervention to Reduce Fatigue in Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy for Metastatic Colorectal Cancer[NCT04999306]60 participants (Anticipated)Interventional2023-05-17Recruiting
Effect of Resistance Training Variable Manipulation (Intensity and Volume) on Body Composition, Fatigability and Functional Capacity in Postmenopausal Breast Cancer Survivors.[NCT03644329]80 participants (Anticipated)Interventional2018-05-13Recruiting
Observational Study of the Effect of Ozanimod on Fatigue in Multiple Sclerosis Patients[NCT05319093]40 participants (Anticipated)Observational2022-04-30Not yet recruiting
Self-Management Program Based on Physical Exercises for People With Multiple Sclerosis With Mild Neurological Impairment: A Randomized Controlled Trial[NCT02607020]100 participants (Anticipated)Interventional2015-12-31Recruiting
A PILOT STUDY OF INTRAVENOUS, SUBANESTHETIC DOSE OF KETAMINE VS PLACEBO, A CROSSOVER DESIGN, FOR MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS RELATED FATIGUE[NCT06064162]Early Phase 120 participants (Anticipated)Interventional2023-10-31Not yet recruiting
Randomized Controlled Trial of Exercise to Reduce Cancer Related Fatigue in Women Undergoing Radiation Treatment for Breast Cancer[NCT02846389]24 participants (Actual)Interventional2016-06-21Active, not recruiting
[information is prepared from clinicaltrials.gov, extracted Sep-2024]

Reviews

9 reviews available for modafinil and Depression

ArticleYear
Management of cognition and fatigue.
    Disease-a-month : DM, 2013, Volume: 59, Issue:7

    Topics: Animals; Antibodies, Monoclonal, Humanized; Benzhydryl Compounds; Cognition Disorders; Depression; D

2013
On treatment but still sleepy: cause and management of residual sleepiness in obstructive sleep apnea.
    Current opinion in pulmonary medicine, 2013, Volume: 19, Issue:6

    Topics: Benzhydryl Compounds; Continuous Positive Airway Pressure; Depression; Disorders of Excessive Somnol

2013
Efficacy of modafinil on fatigue and excessive daytime sleepiness associated with neurological disorders: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
    PloS one, 2013, Volume: 8, Issue:12

    Topics: Benzhydryl Compounds; Depression; Disorders of Excessive Somnolence; Fatigue; Humans; Modafinil

2013
Stimulants for depression: On the up and up?
    The Australian and New Zealand journal of psychiatry, 2016, Volume: 50, Issue:3

    Topics: Amphetamine; Antidepressive Agents; Benzhydryl Compounds; Bipolar Disorder; Central Nervous System S

2016
The use of psychostimulants in cancer patients.
    Current opinion in supportive and palliative care, 2011, Volume: 5, Issue:2

    Topics: Adult; Antineoplastic Agents; Asthenia; Benzhydryl Compounds; Central Nervous System Stimulants; Chi

2011
Fatigue in multiple sclerosis - a brief review.
    Journal of the neurological sciences, 2012, Dec-15, Volume: 323, Issue:1-2

    Topics: Amantadine; Atrophy; Benzhydryl Compounds; Brain; Clinical Trials as Topic; Cognitive Behavioral The

2012
Fatigue in multiple sclerosis - a brief review.
    Journal of the neurological sciences, 2012, Dec-15, Volume: 323, Issue:1-2

    Topics: Amantadine; Atrophy; Benzhydryl Compounds; Brain; Clinical Trials as Topic; Cognitive Behavioral The

2012
Fatigue in multiple sclerosis - a brief review.
    Journal of the neurological sciences, 2012, Dec-15, Volume: 323, Issue:1-2

    Topics: Amantadine; Atrophy; Benzhydryl Compounds; Brain; Clinical Trials as Topic; Cognitive Behavioral The

2012
Fatigue in multiple sclerosis - a brief review.
    Journal of the neurological sciences, 2012, Dec-15, Volume: 323, Issue:1-2

    Topics: Amantadine; Atrophy; Benzhydryl Compounds; Brain; Clinical Trials as Topic; Cognitive Behavioral The

2012
Fatigue in multiple sclerosis - a brief review.
    Journal of the neurological sciences, 2012, Dec-15, Volume: 323, Issue:1-2

    Topics: Amantadine; Atrophy; Benzhydryl Compounds; Brain; Clinical Trials as Topic; Cognitive Behavioral The

2012
Fatigue in multiple sclerosis - a brief review.
    Journal of the neurological sciences, 2012, Dec-15, Volume: 323, Issue:1-2

    Topics: Amantadine; Atrophy; Benzhydryl Compounds; Brain; Clinical Trials as Topic; Cognitive Behavioral The

2012
Fatigue in multiple sclerosis - a brief review.
    Journal of the neurological sciences, 2012, Dec-15, Volume: 323, Issue:1-2

    Topics: Amantadine; Atrophy; Benzhydryl Compounds; Brain; Clinical Trials as Topic; Cognitive Behavioral The

2012
Fatigue in multiple sclerosis - a brief review.
    Journal of the neurological sciences, 2012, Dec-15, Volume: 323, Issue:1-2

    Topics: Amantadine; Atrophy; Benzhydryl Compounds; Brain; Clinical Trials as Topic; Cognitive Behavioral The

2012
Fatigue in multiple sclerosis - a brief review.
    Journal of the neurological sciences, 2012, Dec-15, Volume: 323, Issue:1-2

    Topics: Amantadine; Atrophy; Benzhydryl Compounds; Brain; Clinical Trials as Topic; Cognitive Behavioral The

2012
Management of cancer-related fatigue.
    Cancer investigation, 2005, Volume: 23, Issue:3

    Topics: Antidepressive Agents; Benzhydryl Compounds; Depression; Fatigue; Glucocorticoids; Humans; Modafinil

2005
Modafinil augmentation for residual symptoms of fatigue in patients with a partial response to antidepressants.
    The Annals of pharmacotherapy, 2007, Volume: 41, Issue:6

    Topics: Antidepressive Agents; Benzhydryl Compounds; Central Nervous System Stimulants; Depression; Fatigue;

2007
Fatigue in multiple sclerosis.
    Current neurology and neuroscience reports, 2001, Volume: 1, Issue:3

    Topics: Amantadine; Autoimmune Diseases; Benzhydryl Compounds; Brain; Case Management; Central Nervous Syste

2001

Trials

4 trials available for modafinil and Depression

ArticleYear
A multi-pronged investigation of option generation using depression, PET and modafinil.
    Brain : a journal of neurology, 2022, 06-03, Volume: 145, Issue:5

    Topics: Adult; Cross-Over Studies; Depression; Depressive Disorder, Major; Dopamine; Humans; Modafinil; Posi

2022
Modafinil Moderates the Relationship Between Cancer-Related Fatigue and Depression in 541 Patients Receiving Chemotherapy.
    Journal of clinical psychopharmacology, 2016, Volume: 36, Issue:1

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Benzhydryl Compounds; Depression; Double-Blind Method; F

2016
Dopamine Transporter Correlates and Occupancy by Modafinil in Cocaine-Dependent Patients: A Controlled Study With High-Resolution PET and [(11)C]-PE2I.
    Neuropsychopharmacology : official publication of the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology, 2016, Volume: 41, Issue:9

    Topics: Adult; Benzhydryl Compounds; Brain; Cocaine-Related Disorders; Craving; Decision Making; Depression;

2016
Modafinil and zolpidem use by emergency medicine residents.
    Academic emergency medicine : official journal of the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine, 2009, Volume: 16, Issue:12

    Topics: Adult; Akathisia, Drug-Induced; Amnesia; Anorexia; Benzhydryl Compounds; Central Nervous System Stim

2009

Other Studies

10 other studies available for modafinil and Depression

ArticleYear
The use of stimulants in depression: Results from a self-controlled register study.
    The Australian and New Zealand journal of psychiatry, 2020, Volume: 54, Issue:8

    Topics: Adult; Amphetamine; Central Nervous System Stimulants; Denmark; Depression; Dextroamphetamine; Drug

2020
Nitric oxide mediates the antidepressant-like effect of modafinil in mouse forced swimming and tail suspension tests.
    Journal of basic and clinical physiology and pharmacology, 2020, Oct-05, Volume: 32, Issue:2

    Topics: Animals; Antidepressive Agents; Arginine; Depression; Hindlimb Suspension; Hippocampus; Mice; Modafi

2020
The wake-promoting drug Modafinil prevents motor impairment in sickness behavior induced by LPS in mice: Role for dopaminergic D1 receptor.
    Progress in neuro-psychopharmacology & biological psychiatry, 2018, Feb-02, Volume: 81

    Topics: Animals; Anxiety; Benzazepines; Benzhydryl Compounds; Brain; Cell Movement; Depression; Disease Mode

2018
Recommendations for high-priority research on cancer-related fatigue in children and adults.
    Journal of the National Cancer Institute, 2013, Oct-02, Volume: 105, Issue:19

    Topics: Adult; Anxiety; Benzhydryl Compounds; Bupropion; Central Nervous System Stimulants; Child; Clinical

2013
Recommendations for high-priority research on cancer-related fatigue in children and adults.
    Journal of the National Cancer Institute, 2013, Oct-02, Volume: 105, Issue:19

    Topics: Adult; Anxiety; Benzhydryl Compounds; Bupropion; Central Nervous System Stimulants; Child; Clinical

2013
Recommendations for high-priority research on cancer-related fatigue in children and adults.
    Journal of the National Cancer Institute, 2013, Oct-02, Volume: 105, Issue:19

    Topics: Adult; Anxiety; Benzhydryl Compounds; Bupropion; Central Nervous System Stimulants; Child; Clinical

2013
Recommendations for high-priority research on cancer-related fatigue in children and adults.
    Journal of the National Cancer Institute, 2013, Oct-02, Volume: 105, Issue:19

    Topics: Adult; Anxiety; Benzhydryl Compounds; Bupropion; Central Nervous System Stimulants; Child; Clinical

2013
Antidepressant-like effect of modafinil in mice: Evidence for the involvement of the dopaminergic neurotransmission.
    Pharmacological reports : PR, 2015, Volume: 67, Issue:3

    Topics: Animals; Antidepressive Agents; Benzhydryl Compounds; Depression; Dopamine Antagonists; Dose-Respons

2015
Psychological health in central hypersomnias: the French Harmony study.
    Journal of neurology, neurosurgery, and psychiatry, 2009, Volume: 80, Issue:6

    Topics: Adult; Antidepressive Agents; Benzhydryl Compounds; Cataplexy; Central Nervous System Stimulants; Co

2009
Depression-like deficits in rats improved by subchronic modafinil.
    Psychopharmacology, 2009, Volume: 204, Issue:4

    Topics: Animals; Antidepressive Agents; Attention; Behavior, Animal; Benzhydryl Compounds; Central Nervous S

2009
Rapid occurrence of depression following addition of sodium oxybate to modafinil.
    Sleep medicine, 2010, Volume: 11, Issue:5

    Topics: Adjuvants, Anesthesia; Adult; Benzhydryl Compounds; Central Nervous System Stimulants; Depression; D

2010
Modafinil's use in combating interferon-induced fatigue.
    Digestive diseases and sciences, 2007, Volume: 52, Issue:4

    Topics: Aged; Antiviral Agents; Benzhydryl Compounds; Central Nervous System Stimulants; Depression; Fatigue

2007
Differential enhancement of dialysate serotonin levels in distinct brain regions of the awake rat by modafinil: possible relevance for wakefulness and depression.
    Journal of neuroscience research, 2002, Apr-01, Volume: 68, Issue:1

    Topics: Amygdala; Animals; Benzhydryl Compounds; Brain; Central Nervous System Stimulants; Depression; Front

2002