I seem to get depressed about things more than my friends do. What can I do about it? A patient recently asked me this question. At some point, everyone gets depressed — for instance, when a ...

Exercise can boost mood by releasing "feel-good" chemicals. Meditation helps calm the mind and reduce stress. Guided imagery ...

Q: My mood isn’t great, I am tired all the time, and I just want to be left alone. I’m not ever in the mood for sex either. It’s affecting my marriage. I may be depressed, but I am concerned about ...

COLDER AND THE HOURS OF DAYLIGHT DWINDLE, SEASONAL DEPRESSION CAN CREEP IN. NEWS EIGHT’S GABRIELLE THOMAS HAS THE SIGNS TO KNOW. PEOPLE USUALLY START TO FEEL DOWN AROUND THE HOLIDAYS. IT’S COLD ...

Depression occurs in persons of all genders, ages, and backgrounds. It is among the leading causes of disability worldwide and a?ects more than 280 million people, with women being the larger ...

COVID depression is a term used to describe a common issue some people experience after a COVID infection or as part of long COVID—sometimes referred to as PASC (post-acute sequelae of COVID-19). Even ...

Psychology Prof. Wendi Gardner was diagnosed with winter seasonal depression after moving to Ohio from Florida for graduate school. As she experienced her first Midwest winter, she said she noticed a ...

Researchers suggest animal visitation programs could be a vital tool for supporting student mental health during the transition to university life. Study: Effects of an Animal-Assisted Drop-In Program ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. In a new study, retirees reported heightened symptoms ...