NYU study finds blood test detects early depression
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- New York University published the study on May 4 2026, linking accelerated monocyte aging to depression severity.
- Nicole Beaulieu Perez reported that monocyte aging tracks emotional and cognitive symptoms, not somatic ones, in depressed adults.
- United States has roughly 20% of adults experiencing depression, underscoring the test’s potential reach.
Why it matters: U.S. mental‑health providers will gain an objective blood test, cutting delayed‑diagnosis costs for the roughly 20% of adults with depression and reducing lost productivity for employers.
