Until recently, clinical depression treatments have fallen into just two categories: psychotherapy and antidepressant medications. But this year, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration cleared the ...

In everyday language, the word depression is used in diverse ways and can refer to anything from passing feelings of sadness and unhappiness to chronic grief and deep despair. When clinicians and ...

If you’re struggling with depression or depressive symptoms, you’re not alone: 280 million people across the globe are there with you, according to the World Health Organization. Many factors can ...

Mindfulness-based therapy can offer significant relief for individuals who are still depressed after receiving treatment, according to a new clinical trial. Researchers hope their findings, published ...

Mental health professionals use the DSM to standardize the diagnosis and treatment processes for mental health conditions, including types of depression. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of ...

Depression affects millions globally, presenting a significant challenge for effective treatment. Traditional approaches often rely on trial and error to find ...

As the surgeon general has stated, we are in a mental health crisis. Depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide. And a major challenge is that depression can be difficult to treat, ...

Depression and seasonal affective disorder (SAD) share similar symptoms, but depression can occur at any time of the year, while SAD follows a recurring seasonal pattern. For a SAD diagnosis, a person ...

Mindfulness-based therapy can offer significant relief for individuals who are still depressed after receiving treatment, according to a new clinical trial. Mindfulness-based therapy can offer ...