Are ‘Depression Naps’ Harming Your Health?
If you have depression, you may feel sad or low, lose interest in hobbies and other activities you once enjoyed, and experience persistent fatigue. To cope with these symptoms, you may turn to frequen
Know an Older Adult With Depression? Here’s How You Can Help
Although some older adults may assume that sadness or depression is just a part of growing older, feeling blue consistently for several weeks, months, or longer is not a normal part of aging — it’s a
Depression Treatment: How to Add ‘Booster’ Meds Without Breaking the Bank
Treatment with antidepressants often requires fine-tuning. A medication may work well for a while and then seem to be less effective, with breakthrough depression episodes occurring more frequently. O
Depression Treatment: When to Consider TMS or Ketamine for Partial Response
Although achieving a partial response to treatment for major depressive disorder means you're making progress toward remission, it isn't the same as feeling well — and it may even raise your risk for
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What Are the 8 Different Types of Depression?
If you have depression, it’s important to know which type you have. While all types have persistent feelings of sadness or low mood in common, the combination of symptoms you experience beyond that an
Why Depression Can Make It Hard to Get Things Done
Depression is a leading cause of disability worldwide. Depending on the severity of someone's depression, it can significantly interfere with their ability to function day to day and perform even seem
Why Trauma Can Lead to Depression — and How to Cope
Trauma is a strong physical and emotional response to an event or series of events that threaten your perceived sense of safety or that of people around you, such as a natural disaster, ongoing abuse,
Common Triggers of Depression Relapse
Major depressive disorder is typically not a one-and-done type of condition. Many people with depression who have been treated and experienced some level of improvement will find that their symptoms w
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6 Nutritious Foods for People With Depression
Treatment for depression (major depressive disorder) typically includes psychotherapy (aka “talk therapy”), medication, or a combination of the two. Certain lifestyle changes, such as a more nutritiou
7 Good-Mood Spring and Summer Foods for People With Depression
Although diet isn’t a cure for depression, a growing body of research suggests that certain nutrient-rich foods may help people with depression feel better. And many of those foods are especially abun
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