Mental Health and Addiction - Symptoms
Commonly used to prevent coronary heart disease, statins may also lower the risk of major depression.
When it comes to mental health disorders such as anxiety, there are big differences between the genders.
It's a real and hidden danger among the older generation. Here are ways to combat isolation.
Typically diagnosed based on questions and answers, it's possible that the blood holds the truth about who is depressed.
This sleep disorder can do more than interrupt your rest.
How do doctors measure and diagnose conditions from anxiety to personality disorders, especially when there is more than one condition involved?
For millions of Americans, depression is more than just a bout with "the blues"; it's a serious psychiatric disorder. Here's a look at the disease by the numbers.
Not only is it emotionally painful, grief takes a toll on your physical health as well.
Strip away the stigma and misconceptions. Here are four common myths debunked.
What are common concerns about these highly-prescribed drugs?
Millions of Americans suffer from irrational or excessive fears. Learn about the five most common phobias.
It's not always easy to pinpoint ADHD in adults, but spotting the symptoms is the first step toward getting the right diagnosis and treatment.
When it comes to bipolar disorder, it can be difficult to separate fact from fiction. Here, we debunk the biggest myths surrounding the disease.
It's common for seniors to experience sadness and grief, but when these feelings are persistent, they may be a sign of depression.
Are your feelings of discomfort just shyness, or a sign of a more serious health condition? Here's how to tell the difference.
Find out if you're sending the right signals.
Although depression is treatable, some patients, especially those with more severe cases, can suffer a relapse.
Millions of women and girls are affected by ADHD, but they're rarely diagnosed. Learn how to spot the symptoms.
Studies demonstrate that proper napping techniques can relax your mind and focus your thoughts. What's the right way to catch some z's?
Strange, wild, passionate, frightening. Your dreams may provide insight into who you really are.
Mind over matter: You've heard it so many times, it may seem meaningless. But new research shows how emotional therapy helps to make pain symptoms easier to bear.
Depression related lethargy is frustrating and can interfere in your daily activities. Here are simple steps you can take to lessen the impact.
Sadness is the most widely recognized symptom of depression. But it is possible to be clinically depressed without being sad. Could you or someone you know be suffering and not know it?
For many adults, there's nothing like a good, hot cup of coffee to get you going in the morning. Few people, however, know the profound effect caffeine has on their mood.
Depression is particularly prevalent and overlooked in older adults. Despite the high incidence among seniors, it's definitely not a normal part of aging.
Research shows that people in stable, supportive marriages are generally mentally and physically healthier than couples in relationships fraught with conflict.
Everyone copes with loss in his or her own way. If you've lost a child, you can find a multitude of organizations, books, blogs, and support groups to help you. Behind them all, you'll find parents who have also suffered the same loss.
During the Great Depression, suicide rates hit their highest level ever, increasing almost 23 percent over the four years of the depression. Since then, suicide rates have consistently risen during times of economic downturns.
Some mental health experts believe social networking can increase stress and anxiety, and they've have even coined names to describe this phenomenon, such as Social Media Anxiety, Social Networking Anxiety, and Facebook Depression.
Does summertime make you sad? While most people welcome the warm weather, long days, and opportunities for outdoor activities, a small percent of the population feels depressed instead.