The new adult depression guideline ‘strongly’ recommends against routine screening but says clinicians should ask patients ...

In a 2020 study, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that nearly 1 in 5 — or 18% — of American adults reported a professional diagnosis of depression, which is more prevalent in some ...

Low socioeconomic status is associated with an elevated risk for depression in older adults, and unhealthy lifestyles explain ...

A new report published Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention revealed that nearly 1 in 5 adults in the US have been diagnosed with depression — and the prevalence varies depending ...

The study looked at adults with an average age of 19. A new study has found that a 3-week dietary intervention, including cutting down on processed foods, could decrease symptoms of depression in ...

Experiencing depression as an older adult can indicate that a person has dementia, according to a new study. Doctors should view older adults who experience depression later in life as possibly having ...

Depression often goes undiagnosed in long-term care settings, but implementing nurse-led screening protocols can help older adults receive a diagnosis and access treatment, according to study results ...

Older adults who laugh more often are less likely to develop depression, according to a large study conducted in Japan. These ...

Fifty-plus men – and women in this case – considering a healthy lifestyle just got another reason to make the commitment. There is new research that brings the conversation about depression back to my ...

The teen years can be rough and disorienting. Puberty, social media, school stress, it can all be a lot to process - a lot more than many parents might even realize. In fact, over 17 percent of teens ...

The study links part-time work in older adults to higher depression rates, suggesting that less work doesn't always equate to ...