Depression is a complex and deeply personal experience. While almost everyone has periods of sadness, low mood or grief, ...

Postpartum depression stands as a profound yet often misunderstood facet of the motherhood journey. Amid the breathtaking experience of bringing new life into the world, a spectrum of emotions ...

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 ...

People with brain disorders, including Parkinson's disease and dementia, are often misdiagnosed as having depression, when in ...

Depression affects millions of women worldwide, yet its complexity often remains misunderstood. While sadness touches everyone’s life occasionally, clinical depression manifests as an overwhelming ...

No single ‘depression gene’ has been found, but large studies have identified over 100 genetic risk markers on chromosomes ...

Depression is among the leading causes of disability worldwide and a?ects over 280 million people worldwide. Join JHEAP (the Johns Hopkins Employee Assistance Program) at noon on Thursday, Feb. 22, ...

As daylight hours grow shorter during the winter months, many people begin to experience symptoms of seasonal affective disorder (SAD); more commonly known as seasonal depression. Doctors estimate ...

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Depression is one of the most common mental health disorders that affects millions of people worldwide. Recognizing the signs and symptoms is essential. Dr. Rosemarie ...

Medically reviewed by Jane Kim, MD Key Takeaways People who have had COVID have a higher rate of depression than those in the general population.Symptoms of long COVID can include depression and may ...

One in five people will experience depression in their lifetime. It can be anything from a serious depressive period that lasts at least two weeks (major depression) to a less severe low mood that ...