We hate being “sick.” When we have a cold or the flu, it feels horrible. We often have low energy, feel the need to sleep a great deal, and lose our appetite. It’s much more difficult to concentrate ...

Researchers are testing whether drugs designed to quiet the immune system can lift severe depression that resists ...

Here are the long-term impacts of depression and why knowing the signs and symptoms matter for awareness.

Live Science spoke with the scientists behind an upcoming clinical trial testing an immune therapy for depression.

As a yoga teacher of over 17 years, I have seen many yoga students and teachers overcome depression and mental health problems with the support of a yoga practice. It is an evidence-based, affordable ...

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 ...

Dealing with mental health conditions like depression can be challenging. Some people struggle to find the right treatment or combination of treatments for their condition. In major depression ...

Depression is not a fun friend to be acquainted with. While we all occasionally run into sadness or hopelessness, this mental state of being convinces us that life is always blue. While everyone can ...

Although social media can have benefits, it can also have significant negative consequences for mental health.

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.

Depression doesn’t just affect the person living with it — it can ripple through every part of a romantic relationship as well. It’s natural to want to help, but it can be hard to know exactly how to ...