Advances in psychiatry: ‘It’s not difficult to treat depression’ – Dr Gustavo Turecki

Published on: 2025-11-24

In an interview, Dr Gustavo Turecki discusses a major discovery that could transform our understanding and treatment of depression.

« It’s not difficult to treat depression. However, there are still some patients who do not respond to treatment, and many […] who do not respond immediately. »

– Dr Gustavo Turecki

The study identified a link between depression and certain altered brain cells, thanks to the analysis of more than 4,000 brains from post-mortem donations and single-cell genomics technology. This discovery could pave the way for new, more effective and better targeted treatments.

He hopes that the results of this research will lead to the development of diversified and optimised treatments, combining medication, psychotherapy and other approaches.

Advances in psychiatry: ‘It’s not difficult to treat depression’ – Dr Gustavo Turecki