Depression and anxiety commonly occur together, creating a cycle where symptoms of each condition can worsen the other. A coping “toolkit” may include therapy, lifestyle changes, and medication.

If you have depression, you probably know that exercise can do a lot of good for your symptoms. Plenty of research shows that exercise can boost mood and ease depression. But many find that their ...

There never seem to be enough hours in the day. The house never gets clean enough, getting the kids out the door takes an eternity and you’re lucky to claim any time to do something for yourself.

Depression affects more than 280 million people. While there are many effective treatments, for some it has become a chronic, debilitating illness with recovery far out of reach. This severe, ...

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, ...

Persistent depressive disorder is underdiagnosed, and many who suffer from it have never heard of it. By Christina Caron By the time Amanda Stern was in her mid-40s, she no longer suffered from ...

Every time a patient visits Jason Connelly, MD, they must fill out a depression screening, thanks to a 2017 rule which mandates such assessments. Providing a screener and, if needed, a follow-up plan ...

Postpartum depression is more commonly associated with women, but up to a quarter of new fathers may also get it. While men may not experience the same hormonal shifts women do after the birth of a ...