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 ...

If you have depression, you probably know that exercise can do a lot of good for your symptoms. Plenty of research shows that exercise can boost mood and ease depression. But many find that their ...

A large review adds weight to an old idea: movement can help ease depression. Here’s how to think about exercise as part of treatment and recovery.

Ah, seasonal depression — or as some of us know it, the winter blues. It’s that unwelcome guest who crashes in right around the time we’re getting cozy with our scarves and pumpkin spice lattes. But ...

Depression is a complex and deeply personal experience. While almost everyone has periods of sadness, low mood or grief, ...

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 ...

Mental health professionals use the DSM to standardize the diagnosis and treatment processes for mental health conditions, including types of depression. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of ...

Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions in the world, affecting hundreds of millions of people. It can cause deep sadness, loss of interest in life, sleep problems, low energy, ...

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 ...

Medically reviewed by Jane Kim, MD Key Takeaways People who have had COVID have a higher rate of depression than those in the general population.Symptoms of long COVID can include depression and may ...