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Depression: How Can I Tell If I’m Depressed?
It can be difficult to know if you've gone from feeling depressed to having a major depressive disorder. Here's what you should know about depression.
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21 Depression Memes that May Make You Feel a Little Better
Humor can help you deal with day-to-day darkness. And one way to laugh is with depression memes.
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How to Deal with Depression: What Worked for 16 Real-Life People
From meds to exercise to experimental therapies, people break through the isolation and get real about the things that made...
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Depression Quotes That Capture Exactly What You’re Feeling
You'll laugh. You'll cry. And then hopefully you'll feel just a little bit less alone in your struggles.
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Depression vs. Anxiety: How to Tell the Difference
These are two of the most common mental health conditions in the United States, but getting good treatment depends on...
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10 Foods That May Help Fight Depression
Treatment for depression can be a complicated process involving both therapy and medication. But one often-overlooked factor is nutrition.
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New Study Says Pooping This Often May Lower Your Risk of Brain Disorder
A healthy bowel movement has a way of lightening the mood—and a new study by medical researchers in China...
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65 or Older? A New Study Says Living Here Could Cut Your Depression Risk in Half
Researchers in Asia identified specific activities, and a frequency of doing them, that could help overcome the risk.
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New Research: This is the #1 Exercise for Reducing Depression Symptoms
Plus, doctors' fascinating scientific formula helps you determine exactly how long—and how hard—it would help to move your body each...
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I Took the New Postpartum Depression Pill—Here’s What Happened
A new mom shares how the recently approved two-week postpartum depression drug was a game-changer to combat a notably common...
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‘Weekend Catch-Up Sleep’ Can Lower the Risk of a Disorder That Affects 30% of Americans,...
You have our permission to read this, then go back to bed: New science says a good sleep-in session can...
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Can Depression Cause Memory Loss? A Neurology Expert Explains
Depression causes sadness, fatigue and lack of interest in things that otherwise bring us joy. But can depression cause...
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8 Things To Say to Someone Who Is Depressed
Mental health experts share their go-to phrases when talking to someone about depression—along with the three things you should...
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The U.S. Surgeon General Just Announced a Loneliness Epidemic
Half of Americans report loneliness. Public health officials call it an epidemic that poses a risk as deadly as smoking...
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Signs of Seasonal Depression? 7 Simple Strategies to Help You Feel Better
Doctors' tips to manage seasonal affective disorder are super accessible. Plus, here's who's most at risk for seasonal depression.
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Healing My Gut with Probiotics Relieved My Depression: I Tried It
Her young daughter's headaches led this worried mom to follow a doctor's dietary advice, which turned out to help...
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The 7 Best Sunrise Alarm Clocks for Seasonal Affective Disorder, From Shoppers
Seasonal depression affects a reported 25 percent of us—but also, who couldn't use some support to sleep better? To help...
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What to Know About CBD and Depression
CBD is believed to alleviate anxiety symptoms, but can it also help treat depression? Here's what science...
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Low-Grade Depression Risk During Coronavirus—How to Protect Yourself
Protect your mental health and learn about dysthymia (low-grade depression) and why it's a risk during Covid-19.
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Depression During Quarantine: 13 Mental Health Tips from Therapists
Mental health experts offer tips to cope with depression during the coronavirus quarantine or if you or a loved...
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36 Depression Quotes That Capture Exactly What You’re Feeling
You may laugh, and you may cry. But hopefully you'll feel a little less alone in your struggles after reading...
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10 Signs That You Might Be Depressed
When negative feelings linger and begin to take a toll on your job, health, or relationships, it's time to see...
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13 Common Words and Phrases That May Signal Depression
We all say these phrases from time to time, but if you notice yourself or a loved one using them...
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How to Deal with a Depressed Spouse
If you think your partner may be depressed, your first step is to pay attention to the clues to get...
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14 Things to Never Say to Someone with Depression
Even if you have the best of intentions, these tidbits of advice may hurt someone with depression more than they...
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12 Ways to Help Someone with Depression, According to Psychologists
It can be tough to know what to do or say, so use these ideas straight from mental health professionals...
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8 Signs You Could Have High-Functioning Depression
Just because you're not too sad and listless to get out of bed doesn't mean you may not be depressed....
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13 Suicide Warning Signs That Are Easy to Miss
Death by suicide is on the rise, and anyone can be at risk. Learn the subtle signs that someone might...
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10 Best Supplements for Depression Worth Trying
Everyone is different, but some form of talk therapy and antidepressants (if you need them) are likely the best bets...
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Nicer People Are More Prone to This Mental Health Disorder
We're all encouraged to be nice, but it turns out this positive quality can be a very real negative.
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11 Ways to Beat Symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder
Follow these expert-backed tips to help you cope with seasonal affective disorder, from spending time with animals to positive...