Laughing Gas Shows Promise for Depression Relief

Scientists found that laughing gas, also known as nitrous oxide, can help people feeling very sad, called depression.

They gave a small amount of this gas to people and saw that it made them feel better quickly, within a day.

This is exciting because some people with depression don't get better with usual treatments.

The gas works by helping the brain work better.

It can cause some small problems like feeling sick or dizzy, but these go away.

The scientists think this could be a new way to help people with depression, but they need to do more research to make sure it's safe and works well.