Depression - Symptoms

Family ties may boost your risk for depression.

Here's what you can do to stay emotionally healthy during this important period of your life.

Researchers find more evidence that creativity and mood disorders are linked.

Once widely considered an inhumane practice, electric shock therapy finds increasing support as a treatment for depression.

You have the power to change your attitude for the better.

Depression--it’s not all in your head and it does matter.

How can depression lead to suicide? Find out here.

Find out if you're at risk of heart disease and what you can do to protect yourself.

More than 200 million days of work are missed each year due to employee depression. Get the whole story here.

According to a study conducted at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC), people with rheumatoid arthritis are twice as likely to suffer from depression.

The disease can wear a very different face on men than it does on women.

Depression has been linked to a higher likelihood of cardiovascular disease.

Here's what you need to know about this crucial topic.

A service of The National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health reports that a study has been published suggesting that measuring the levels of hormone produced by the placenta during pregnancy may predict whether a woman is likely to develop postpartum depression or not.

Is medication necessary, or is talking it out enough?

From causes to treatments, learn more about this common problem.

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Skepticism and pessimism can wreak havoc on your health. Here, how to make some important attitude adjustments.

Bipolar disorder represents not a single disease, but a spectrum of disorders. Learn about the most common forms.

Nearly 7 percent of Americans suffer from depression, but the disease is often misunderstood. Here, we separate fact from fiction.

Parkinson's disease doesn't have to keep patients from living full and active lives. Follow these seven tips to help manage your symptoms.

For many, the holidays are a time to celebrate...

For millions of Americans, depression is more than just a bout with "the blues"; it's a serious psychiatric disorder. Here, a look at the disease by the numbers.

When it comes to bipolar disorder, it can be difficult separating fact from fiction. Here, we debunk the biggest myths surrounding the disease.

Millions of Americans suffer from irrational or excessive fears. Learn about the five most common phobias.

It's common for seniors to experience sadness and grief, but when these feelings are persistent, they may be a sign of depression.