New research shows exercise is as effective as medication at reducing symptoms of depression. And you don't need to run a ...

Things like revamping your sleep routine, getting regular exercise, or doing an activity you find relaxing all count as self-care. Understandably, consistent self-care can be challenging for some ...

For these reasons, many men find depression a difficult topic to discuss. They feel ashamed that they need help and are too ...

Editor’s note: Season 8 of the podcast Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay Gupta gets back to basics with an in-depth examination of the brain in different states. Each episode will focus on one of those ...

Radial reports that teen depression is prevalent yet under-treated. Effective options include therapy, antidepressants, and ...

If you have ever struggled with depression, you know that it is hard to think positively about yourself. The “depressive cognitive triad” means that when people are depressed, they tend to have ...

Graves’ disease can affect your mental health due to changes in hormone levels caused by hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), but there are ways to help you manage. Graves’ disease is an autoimmune ...

Tell someone with depression that they are not alone and that they are important to you. Encourage them to seek care, like medication or therapy, for their depression. Offer to help with errands or ...

We’ve probably all heard about the loneliness pandemic in media reports. We hear about the national mental health crisis too. No one is free from risks to our mental health, though clearly some do ...

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 ...

From channelling your anger to writing lists and singing more often – here are some science-backed tips to boost your ...

When someone you care about is feeling depressed, it can be difficult to know what to say. You may want to help and make a depressed person feel better, but sometimes, even well-meaning words can do ...