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

Long before my mood changes, my daily patterns do. Noticing these pattern shifts early allows me to recalibrate before depression can take hold.

The depression prevention program was effective for White adolescents but not for Black adolescents, indicating a disparity in outcomes. The study underscores the importance of culturally sensitive ...

For decades, researchers have developed and tested adolescent depression prevention programs that show strong results. But a new study reveals a major flaw in the evidence base: These programs, ...

Depression is more than having a bad day — it's a mental health condition that affects millions of Americans. "In general‚ about 1 out of every 6 adults will have depression at some time in their life ...

Ducharme is a contributor to TIME. Ask anyone who’s ever felt better after a workout, and they’ll tell you that exercise and mental health are related. Science backs up that gut feeling. Many studies ...

In the U.S. women are far more likely than men to seek treatment for depression—as with all other conditions. Nevertheless, it is extremely important for anyone suffering to take steps to treat ...

Live Science spoke with the scientists behind an upcoming clinical trial testing an immune therapy for depression.

In today’s fast-paced work culture, the distinction between burnout and depression often becomes clouded. Burnout arises from sustained workplace pressures and tends to alleviate with a change of ...

Major depressive disorder (MDD) is one of the leading causes of disability worldwide, and approximately 30% of patients develop treatment-resistant depression (TRD), a condition that does not respond ...