Understanding what depression is – and what it is not – is often the first step toward relief.

Karlee Lipton of Conway, Arkansas, was surprised by the way postpartum depression hit her when she had her baby in the summer of 2024. Lipton had already seen a therapist and a psychiatrist to ...

Major depressive disorder, often called MDD, is one of the most serious and common mental health conditions in the world. People with this condition often experience a long-lasting low mood, feelings ...

Depression is characterized by a persistent low mood that can affect quality of life. If symptoms usually only occur in the winter months, it may be seasonal affective disorder (SAD), or major ...

Using exercise to treat depression can be as effective as therapy or antidepressants, according to a new review of previous trials, potentially offering an affordable and personalized approach to ...

A well-designed new study suggests that the keto diet may modestly alleviate symptoms for people with treatment-resistant depression. The keto diet is high in healthy fats and low in carbohydrates.

Additionally, some patients report distressing withdrawal symptoms when they try to stop, such as insomnia, anxiety, and ...

Major depression is one of the most common mental health conditions in the world. It affects millions of people and can cause deep sadness, loss of motivation, tiredness, and difficulty thinking ...