Thirteen year-old Alita told me she knew there was something wrong with her—something that made her “less than.” She felt that, somehow, she was “marked” and deeply unacceptable—even ugly—inside. She ...

Loving someone with depression can be tough. You may have curtailed social activities. You may have taken on more home responsibilities. Finances may have suffered if your partner's depression is ...

Self-care, encompassing activities such as maintaining personal hygiene, exercising, eating well, and engaging in leisure activities, is often prescribed as part of the treatment plan for individuals ...

Consistent and chronic worry is a part of human nature. It is so common that traditions have developed worldwide to help manage worries. Now used by cultures around the world, strings of worry beads ...

Depression in childhood is often overlooked as a mood bounce or behavioural problem. Parents may ignore early red flags, ...

Depression can also lead to hypersomnia (an excessive need for sleep) for some people, says Chester Wu, MD, a sleep medicine physician in Houston and a medical reviewer for Everyday Health. Not only ...