Like many other humans, I’ve felt depressed at times. But my periods of depression have had markedly different flavors: grieving a romantic relationship, “hitting the wall” during COVID, and ...

An analysis of major depressive disorder, covering diagnostic criteria, prevalence statistics across demographics, and ...

Although it can be challenging when you’re not feeling well, maintaining a consistent routine can help with managing depressive symptoms. Depression can disrupt everyday life, with symptoms like ...

Self-doubt doesn’t announce itself with fanfare. It whispers criticisms in quiet moments, questions accomplishments during celebrations, and plants seeds of uncertainty when confidence is most needed.

Researchers have uncovered why individuals who experience anxiety and depression often struggle with persistent low self-belief. Researchers at UCL have uncovered why individuals who experience ...

Lotus Kay started to feel depressed when she was 12 years old. But when she got her first period about a year later, a peculiar pattern emerged: Her depression symptoms would get worse the week before ...

On October 10, which is known as World Mental Health Day, the message is about asking for help: “It’s OK to not be OK. Reach out. You’ll get better.” But for many of us, the real challenge is staying ...

If you’ve never experienced clinical depression, it is hard to understand what it is like. Well-intentioned people will say things like, “just think positive,” or “just snap out of it.” Though they ...

Whether they are coping with seasonal symptoms or chronic depression, here’s how to offer love and understanding while still caring for yourself. By Catherine Pearson Jeff Zuckerman and his wife had ...