Judith Joseph, MD, created the first research-backed framework for assessing high-functioning depression. Now, the psychiatrist wants Black women take charge of their happiness with it. Her upcoming ...

Here are six common reasons why depression can lead to weight changes, along with supportive, realistic tips to help you care for yourself through each one. Depression can change the way we eat, move, ...

For millions of people, the shorter, darker days leading into winter also portend a darkening of their mood. Many have seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a type of depression typically beginning in ...

Did you know that alcohol and depression often go hand in hand? The relationship appears to go both ways. Research shows the more a person drinks, the more likely they are to develop major depression.

Mental health professionals use the DSM to standardize the diagnosis and treatment processes for mental health conditions, including types of depression. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of ...

When we talk about depression, it often feels like a dark cloud dimming our inner light. Many of us struggle with feelings of sadness, low energy, and a lack of interest in activities we once ...

Mental health and depression have taken the forefront of social conversations lately. People are willing to speak more on the issue and even singer undefinednot too long ago. More people are coming ...

Some people may experience seasonal depression during the spring. Symptoms can include low mood, reduced motivation, and more. Home remedies and medical treatments may help. Seasonal depression, ...

Conscious aging is an offshoot of the 1987 model of successful aging, which was defined as an elderly person moving through the last chapter of life without disease and disability. Given that we’re ...

Medical students face a variety of mental health problems but could be reluctant to seek help. In fact, research reveals that medical students are more likely to experience anxiety, burnout, and ...