At least 21 million Americans experience a major depressive episode. Risk factors include family history, history of trauma, substance use disorders, and other mental health issues. Sadness, grief, ...

Major depression can be a devastating—even life-threatening—condition. Thousands of studies have examined what works in restoring hope and vitality. I've compiled 27 important facts about depression ...

To mark National Depression Screening Day, Drs. Idries Abdur-Rahman and Jamil Abdur-Rahman debunk myths about depression with Nick Smith on "Morning in America." #depression #health ...

Depression is a common mental disorder that negatively affects how someone feels, thinks, acts, and perceives the world. It can affect anyone, regardless of race or ethnicity. According to the ...

Share on Pinterest A recent review shows that exercise may be nearly as effective as therapy for depression. Image Credit: Oleg Breslavtsev/Getty Images A recently updated Cochrane review found that ...

Depression in childhood is often overlooked as a mood bounce or behavioural problem. Parents may ignore early red flags, ...

High-functioning depression can impact your quality of life, dampening your enthusiasm for work, school, family, and even social activities. A change in social activities can be one of the earliest ...

If your social circle is anything like mine, you might have heard this argument too many times: Someone—perhaps uncle Leo—would say, “Burnout is just depression with a laptop.” Others would jump in ...