Depression is a debilitating mental health disorder that is estimated to affect approximately 5% of people worldwide. It is ...

Scientists have identified two specific types of brain cells that behave differently in people with depression, offering a ...

Over time, depression and other mental disorders evolve camouflage so strong, they become almost invisible to the public.

ABOUT ONE IN 10 men experience depression or anxiety. But only about half ever receive treatment, often because men can feel a stigma related to having a mental health condition. “We've all been ...

Insomnia and hazardous drinking are so closely intertwined that estimates suggest at least one-third, and as many as 91%, of people who have a hard time with sleep also misuse alcohol. A new study ...

A gut bacterium may be quietly fueling depression through an unexpected chemical twist. Researchers found that when ...

Teen depression duration varies significantly, with untreated episodes lasting weeks to years, while professional treatment can reduce symptoms within 4-6 weeks and achieve meaningful recovery in 3-12 ...

Studies have linked excessive screen time to mental health problems like depression in adolescents. New research now suggests that this link may be driven by shorter sleep and worse organization of ...

My neighbour glared at me when, recently, I suggested that she might like to join me in a litter pick being organised to help clear up our local park. “I have depression,” she said icily, fixing me ...

For some women, postpartum depression can cast a long shadow over what they thought would be the happiest time of their life.

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