Depression - Symptoms

Having a Sibling with Mental Disorder Increases Depression Risk

Family ties may boost your risk for depression.

Depression During Menopause: Causes and Solutions

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

The Connection Between Creativity and Mood Disorders

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

Electric Shock Therapy and Depression Treatment

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

How to Become a More Positive Thinker

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

Depression and Crohn’s Disease

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

When Depression Leads to Suicide

How can depression lead to suicide? Find out here.

Depression Could Up Your Risk of Heart Disease

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

The Facts About Workplace Depression

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

Battling Depression When You Have Rheumatoid Arthritis

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.

Understanding Depression in Men

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

Heart Disease and Depression: What’s the Link?

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

Pregnancy and Depression: What You Need to Know

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

Can A Simple Blood Test Predict Postpartum Depression

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.

Depression: Antidepressants vs. Therapy?

Is medication necessary, or is talking it out enough?

Seniors and Depression

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

10 Most Miserable Cities in America

Is your city getting you down? Find out if where you live made our list.

The 10 Most Dangerous Places in the World

From war to human trafficking, these 10 spots are the most dangerous on the planet.

8 Ways to Become Less Cynical

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

The Different Types of Bipolar Disease

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

Dispelling the Top 10 Depression Myths

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

Coping With Parkinson's Disease

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

Beating the Holiday Blues: Understanding SAD

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

Health by the Numbers: Depression

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.

7 Bipolar Disorder Myths‐Busted

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

The Top 5 Phobias

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

Depression in Older Adults

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

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