The core experiences of depression — changes in energy, activity, thinking, and mood — have been described for more than 10,000 years. The word “depression” has been used for about 350 years. Given ...

One of the characteristics of depression is a tendency to perceive sensory stimuli and everyday situations in an excessively negative way. But the mechanisms underpinning this 'negativity bias,' which ...

Drugs that target the neurotransmitter serotonin have long been prescribed to treat depression. Now the spotlight is turning to other aspects of brain chemistry. In this episode, the ...

If you have idiopathic hypersomnia (IH), you know it can affect your physical health. But it can also affect your mental health. About 30% of people diagnosed with IH also have depression. A dual ...

People with depression have higher body temperatures, suggesting there could be a mental health benefit to lowering the temperatures of those with the disorder, a new UC San Francisco-led study found.

What are the differences between depression and "the blues"? DR. RICHARD FRIEDMAN: A typical patient with depression who's functioning in the world, who's working, but feeling miserable, has no ...

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and mental health issues like depression commonly occur together. People living with IBS have a higher chance of experiencing anxiety and depression than people without ...

Why is the age of onset (the first depressive episode) dropping? DR. CHARLES NEMEROFF: So whether or not the rate of depression is increasing might be a matter of debate. What isn't a debate is the ...

Important genetic differences in how females and males experience depression have been revealed for the first time in findings that could pave the way for more targeted intervention and treatments.

College students in the United States experience depression at alarming rates: more than 40 percent reported experiencing clinically significant symptoms of depression, according to a recent ...

CAN CHILDREN REALLY HAVE DEPRESSION? Yes, depression in children is real and should not be mistaken for occasional sadness or mood swings. Unlike temporary emotional responses, childhood depression ...