Results of an analysis of health survey data from more than 560,000 U.S. college students concludes that depression symptoms have steadily increased over the past 15 years, particularly among women, ...

Several psychiatrists are considering changing guidelines that define depression, due to findings from a new study. Michele Norris talks with Dr. Michael First of Columbia University about expanding ...

Depression affects over 21 million Americans per year, making it a leading source of disability in the United States. For many, having depression is a life-changing experience. Depression can make us ...

Most people think of depression as a mental disorder, that is, a biological illness of the brain. Here I argue that the concept of depression as a mental disorder has been unhelpfully overextended to ...

Depression is a complex and deeply personal experience. While almost everyone has periods of sadness, low mood or grief, depression is different. Major depressive disorder is persistent, interferes ...

In a recent article published in Scientific Reports, researchers investigated whether meaning in life (MIL) and psychological resilience (PR) showed a chain mediating effect in the association between ...

While these types of depression are similar, they may have different causes and require different treatments. Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions, affecting tens of millions ...

As men age, a myriad of physical, emotional and social changes occur that can contribute to depression. While aging is a natural part of life, its impact on mental health is profound, particularly for ...

There is growing concern about the well-being of physicians and the consequences of poor well-being for physicians themselves, their patients, and the broader health care system. Diminished well-being ...