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 ...

ccording to World Health Organisation depressive disorder or depression is a common health condition characterised by loss of pleasure or interest in activities for prolonged periods. It can make ...

Depression is on the rise in Korea, yet treatment rates remain alarmingly low. The National Health Insurance Service reports that over 1.09 million individuals were diagnosed with the condition in ...

This is the 10th in a series of stories about how you can use the myStrength wellness portal and app to enhance your emotional well-being. In this installment, Ayzha Corbett, manager of Johns Hopkins' ...

"No one system, organ, or other factor is responsible for depression—not one steroid, not one gene, not one neurotransmitter, and not a lesion on one side of the brain or the other. What we seem to ...

Science has yet to pinpoint exactly why some people experience depression and others do not. And it may never be able to give a fully satisfying answer. While people with depression may have similar ...

Depression is a common mental health condition that affects people of all ages, including teenagers. Adolescence is a time of many changes, and it can be a challenging period for many young people.

Sadness is a universal emotion. You can describe yourself as "depressed" when your level of sadness is elevated. But how can you tell when profound melancholy becomes severe depression? Sure, ...

We usually think of depression as feeling sad or down for a long period of time, but there are lots of other symptoms of depression. (Image Credits: Pixabay) Depression, also known as depressive ...