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 ...

Editor’s note: If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts or mental health matters, please call the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988 to connect with a trained ...

Learn the nine key warning signs that may indicate it’s time for a depression screening. Understand when low mood, fatigue, or changes in sleep could signal something more serious.

In therapy, that's often not revealed at first. It goes like this: in conversation with a client in deep distress, often someone who is acting in ways that could be called self-destructive, I will ...

Depression is a complex experience that affects millions of people worldwide, often persisting for long periods or recurring throughout a person's life. Depression, especially the ongoing experience ...

People with vitamin D deficiency are at greater risk of becoming depressed, and those with depression are more likely to be ...

With the changing of seasons, sometimes seasonal depression can creep its way in. Maintaining a healthy, balanced diet can help fight symptoms of depression and boost mood. There are several ...

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 ...

People with depression have higher body temperatures, suggesting there could be a mental health benefit to lowering the temperatures of those with the disorder, a new UC San Francisco-led study found.

While we may have heard that it’s important to treat ourselves with kindness, sometimes this is easier said than done, especially when we’re under stress. When we’re facing challenging circumstances, ...

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.