There is no single known cause of depression. Rather, it likely results from a combination of genetic, biologic, environmental, and psychological factors. Major negative experiences—trauma, loss ...

Depression is a mood disorder with a group of symptoms including constant sadness or lack of interest in life. There are a lot of signs of depression, but you may not have them all. How intense ...

Trump's comment that hard work could counter depression was "unhelpful in numerous ways," Professor Rebecca Gould told Newsweek.

Depression can be an incredibly isolating experience, one that is challenging to fully grasp without experiencing it yourself ...

Depression stalls careers, strains relationships, and sometimes ends lives. Help break the silence and lift the stigma around this devastating and common disorder. The following resources offer ...

Shortly thereafter, America’s economy slumped into the Great Depression. Though misconceptions about them abound, these events have had a huge influence on decision-makers ever since.

A study showing depression isn't caused by low levels of the "happy hormone" serotonin has become one of the most widely shared medical articles. It has provoked a wave of misleading claims about ...

Depression rates are rising and researchers and clinicians now say that depression often begins in childhood. Kathleen P. Hockey is a licensed social worker who has also suffered from depression.

Most people feel sad or low from time to time, but this is not the same as being depressed. Depression is when someone feels really low for a long time and struggles to do everyday tasks and ...

People prone to seasonal depression are bracing themselves as winter approaches As winter approaches and daylight hours grow shorter, people prone to seasonal depression can feel it in their bodies ...