It is not my friend. Hanging out with a friend makes you grow, makes you open, makes you alive. Hanging out with depression crushes me. I walk down the street and it’s like a stupid movie cliché when ...

Depression can be an invisible barrier that makes social interaction feel daunting. It can lead to a vicious cycle where social withdrawal exacerbates depressive symptoms, creating a larger hurdle for ...

If you struggle with depression, you know that there isnt an automatic way to fix your mood. But knowing that youre not alone in what youre dealing with can often be a big help. Sometimes, youll find ...

High-functioning depression, often called persistent depressive disorder or dysthymia, is a tricky condition where people seem to have it all together on the surface but are quietly battling ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Some people may experience seasonal depression during the spring. Symptoms can include low mood, reduced motivation, and more.

ANNISTON — Severe depression feels like being lost in total darkness. It's relentless, stretching time and making hope feel out of reach. This past summer, I found myself sinking into that wilderness, ...

"Mom says happy is a decision. But my happy is as hollow as a pin-pricked egg." A clip of poet Sabrina Benaim performing her slam poetry piece "Explaining My Depression To My Mother" has been viewed ...

Everyone feels down sometimes. Bad weeks happen — disappointments pile up, energy drops, and life feels harder than usual. But when does normal sad or down feelings become clinical depression? The ...

Depression feels weird compared to things like fear or anger, which help us survive by warning us of danger or pushing us into action. Instead, it slows us down, saps our energy, and makes us pull ...

On October 10, which is known as World Mental Health Day, the message is about asking for help: “It’s OK to not be OK. Reach out. You’ll get better.” But for many of us, the real challenge is staying ...

Becoming a mother is supposed to be the most natural and joyful experience in the world, at least that’s what every culture seems to tell new mothers. But what happens when your reality doesn’t match ...

Some people may experience seasonal depression during the spring. Symptoms can include low mood, reduced motivation, and more. Home remedies and medical treatments may help. Seasonal depression, ...