Several psychiatrists are considering changing guidelines that define depression, due to findings from a new study. Michele Norris talks with Dr. Michael First of Columbia University about expanding ...

While these types of depression are similar, they may have different causes and require different treatments. Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions, affecting tens of millions ...

Clinical depression, also known as major depressive disorder (MDD), is a mental health condition that goes far beyond feeling sad or having a bad day. It is a persistent, debilitating state that ...

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), clinical depression affects nearly 300 million people worldwide. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that 20 million or more people in the ...

The prevalence of clinical depression in older teenagers doubled nationally from 2019 to 2022, according to a report that sheds new insights into the youth mental health crisis. The report from the ...