Depression is nearly twice as common in women, likely because of unique social and hormonal factors. Many women don't recognize key signs of depression, which can make it harder to get timely support.

Women diagnosed with perinatal depression are more likely to develop cardiovascular disease in the following 20 years compared to women who have given birth without experiencing perinatal depression.

Depression is the leading cause of illness and disability amongst teenagers, says a report on the world's adolescents prepared by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and released on May 14. "We hope ...

Every dollar invested in enhancing care for depression and anxiety yields a $4 return in improved health and labor output, according to the World Health Organization. This enhanced care is as simple ...

The World Health Organization (WHO) has highlighted the staggering economic and human cost of workplace-related mental health issues, with global losses reaching $1 trillion and 12 billion workdays ...

Postpartum depression is a common mood disorder that is sometimes very serious and develops after the birth of a baby. Prenatal depression — a similar mood disorder that occurs during pregnancy — is ...