Karlee Lipton of Conway, Arkansas, was surprised by the way postpartum depression hit her when she had her baby in the summer of 2024. Lipton had already seen a therapist and a psychiatrist to help ...

It's scary when a friend or family member is suffering from clinical depression. Many people have a sense of not knowing what to do to help. Here are 10 practical suggestions. 1. Encourage the person ...

Welcoming a new baby to the family can come with a lot of emotions. While a slight shift in mood after giving birth is common — sometimes called the "baby blues," due to hormone changes — it's usually ...

If you or someone you know may be considering suicide, contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by dialing 9-8-8, or the Crisis Text Line by texting HOME to 741741. If you know someone struggling ...

While depression can make things feel hopeless, having loving support from family can really make a difference. One of the most meaningful parts of being a parent to an adult child may be watching ...

I had a patient who, many years ago, lost her adult daughter to suicide. This patient was one of the most gracious people I knew. She was a loving mother and grandmother, a NICU nurse who cared for ...

We've all been impacted by depression in some way — either personally, witnessing someone we care about struggle through it, or simply living in a world where 280 million people live with depression.

Living with post-traumatic stress disorder can be isolating and unpredictable. Around 13 million adults in the United States — 5% of the population — experience PTSD each year, according to the ...

You can support a loved one with a chronic health condition in various ways, including helping with practical needs, providing emotional support, or supporting their caregiver. Some practical ways to ...