"You don't seem depressed," is a comment nobody with depression wants to hear. It doesn't change the reality of how you're feeling, and the skepticism doesn't offer any actual support. If anything, ...

Depression feels weird compared to things like fear or anger, which help us survive by warning us of danger or pushing us into action. Instead, it slows us down, saps our energy, and makes us pull ...

Insomnia and hazardous drinking are so closely intertwined that estimates suggest at least one-third, and as many as 91%, of people who have a hard time with sleep also misuse alcohol. A new study ...

Depression is a mental illness that can make everyday tasks feel difficult. But health professionals can offer many tools to help keep symptoms at bay. Depression, also referred to as major depressive ...

A Gallup report published Sept. 9 found that nearly 48 million Americans currently have or are being treated for depression.

Brain areas linked to emotions and stress were larger in women with postpartum depression A stressful childbirth experience can increase the risk of postpartum depression These brain changes could ...

In a world-first study. scientists discovered that genetics still play a "surprising" role in depression in people over 70.

Research by sports scientists reveals that high-performance athletes face unique mental health challenges despite the well-established benefits of physical activity for depression prevention and ...

These brain changes could help predict and diagnose postpartum depression in the future THURSDAY, March 6, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Subtle changes in the brain during pregnancy may help explain why ...