Depression can be an invisible barrier that makes social interaction feel daunting. It can lead to a vicious cycle where social withdrawal exacerbates depressive symptoms, creating a larger hurdle for ...

The term “depression” has evolved significantly over time, reflecting the changing ways in which society understands and describes this complex condition. From the ancient concept of “black bile” in ...

When it comes to pregnancy-related depression, how can women and families recognize when the “baby blues” may be something more?

As daylight hours grow shorter during the winter months, many people begin to experience symptoms of seasonal affective disorder (SAD); more commonly known as seasonal depression. Doctors estimate ...

Feeling sad from time to time is normal. We can feel sad for various reasons, such as learning our favorite coworker is leaving for another job, fighting with a loved one, or not achieving a personal ...

Researchers have discovered a surprising change in how cells produce energy in people with depression. Brain and blood cells in young adults with major depressive disorder produced more energy ...

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Depression is one of the most common mental health disorders that affects millions of people worldwide. Recognizing the signs and symptoms is essential. Dr. Rosemarie ...

Depression affects millions of women worldwide, yet its complexity often remains misunderstood. While sadness touches everyone’s life occasionally, clinical depression manifests as an overwhelming ...

Two studies explore some of the developmental roots of depression in childhood and adolescence. In the first study, published in the journal Clinical Psychological Science, researchers focused on ...

SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO) — Megan Jensen and her husband found out they were pregnant with their daughter, Amelia, in the summer of 2020 after a trip to the Black Hills. “We were celebrating our fifth ...

One in five people will experience depression in their lifetime. It can be anything from a serious depressive period that lasts at least two weeks (major depression) to a less severe low mood that ...