I regret to say there is no simple or easy answer to this question. Many people use the word ‘depression’ to refer to normal disappointment or sadness, and there can be little doubt that the concept ...

Depression is a serious mental health condition that affects millions of people every year. But in the Black community, it often goes unnoticed or untreated because of stigma, lack of access, cultural ...

A large review adds weight to an old idea: movement can help ease depression. Here’s how to think about exercise as part of treatment and recovery.

Dr. Harold Koenig answers the question: 'What Is Depression?' — -- Question: What is the difference between depression and manic depression (bipolar disorder)? Answer: Depression and manic ...

New research shows depression arises from a complex mix of genes, hormones, stress, personality, and lifestyle ...

嫌なことがあると気分が落ち込んでしまうものですが、これは誰にでも起きる心理現象です。そんな「憂うつ」と精神疾患としての「うつ病」は似て非なるものだということを、わかりやすくイラストで説明したムービーが公開されています。 What is depression?

Depression and seasonal affective disorder (SAD) share similar symptoms, but depression can occur at any time of the year, while SAD follows a recurring seasonal pattern. For a SAD diagnosis, a person ...

Burnout, a state of emotional, physical and mental exhaustion following prolonged stress, has been described in workplaces since a fifth century monastery in Egypt. Burnout and depression can look ...