As the surgeon general has stated, we are in a mental health crisis. Depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide. And a major challenge is that depression can be difficult to treat, ...

Depression can be an invisible barrier that makes social interaction feel daunting. It can lead to a vicious cycle where social withdrawal exacerbates depressive symptoms, creating a larger hurdle for ...

Depression doesn’t just affect the person living with it — it can ripple through every part of a romantic relationship as well. It’s natural to want to help, but it can be hard to know exactly how to ...

When we're depressed, it's hard to feel good about ourselves. We're quick to see our own limitations and slow to remember our strengths. For example, people with depression are more likely to: Blame ...

For decades, depression treatment has focused almost entirely on the brain, with drugs designed to tweak neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine. Now a wave of research is pointing to an ...

Auvelity (dextromethorphan/bupropion) is a prescription oral tablet used to treat major depressive disorder (depression) in adults. It treats depression by affecting ...

Menopause and Depression: What’s the Link? Hormonal changes during your menstrual cycle can be linked to an increased risk for depression. That includes the hormone fluctuations of perimenopause, ...

Depression and seasonal affective disorder (SAD) share similar symptoms, but depression can occur at any time of the year, while SAD follows a recurring seasonal pattern. For a SAD diagnosis, a person ...

Depression is a complex and deeply personal experience. While almost everyone has periods of sadness, low mood or grief, depression is different. Major depressive disorder is persistent, interferes ...

Living with prostate cancer can be very stressful. It can affect a person’s body, life plans, relationships, and emotions. Many people don’t realize that people with prostate cancer are at risk for ...