Doctronic reports childhood depression affects 2%-3% of children, with symptoms lasting over two weeks; early intervention ...

Understanding what depression is – and what it is not – is often the first step toward relief.

Discussions on the use of antidepressants for children and teenagers are fairly common throughout the southeast, with some ...

The term “depression” has evolved significantly over time, reflecting the changing ways in which society understands and describes this complex condition. From the ancient concept of “black bile” in ...

Depression affects millions of women worldwide, yet its complexity often remains misunderstood. While sadness touches everyone’s life occasionally, clinical depression manifests as an overwhelming ...

As daylight hours grow shorter during the winter months, many people begin to experience symptoms of seasonal affective disorder (SAD); more commonly known as seasonal depression. Doctors estimate ...

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Depression is one of the most common mental health disorders that affects millions of people worldwide. Recognizing the signs and symptoms is essential. Dr. Rosemarie ...

Two studies explore some of the developmental roots of depression in childhood and adolescence. In the first study, published in the journal Clinical Psychological Science, researchers focused on ...

When it comes to pregnancy-related depression, how can women and families recognize when the “baby blues” may be something more?

For many women, having a baby is a dream come true, but unfortunately, the early stages after childbirth aren’t always filled with just happiness. Postpartum depression (PPD) is a common but often ...

One in five people will experience depression in their lifetime. It can be anything from a serious depressive period that lasts at least two weeks (major depression) to a less severe low mood that ...