Major depression is one of the most common mental health conditions in the world. It affects millions of people and can cause deep sadness, loss of motivation, tiredness, and difficulty thinking ...

Everybody gets depressed sometimes, typically in response to events or experiences in which goals go unmet and expectations are dashed, but such reactions tend to be short-lived. Depression is ...

Recent research has shown that nearly half of us will develop major depression at some point in our lives (Schaefer et al., 2017). Knowing when you’re most at risk can tell you when to take steps to ...

High-functioning depression can sit behind a polished life, making it hard for friends, colleagues, and even the person experiencing it to recognize what is going on. Instead of obvious collapse, the ...

The mental health of adolescents is a pressing issue that calls for immediate, empathetic intervention. Spotting signs of depression and anxiety in young people early is critical in suicide prevention ...

It is the time of year when parents may notice changes in their children’s moods and behaviors. Depression and anxiety can affect kids as young as six, though sometimes even younger. Pediatrician Dr.