Many people use in-person and online therapy to treat and manage depression, a common mental health condition. If you’re experiencing depression, know that it is treatable. With the right support, ...

Research suggests music therapy may help improve depression symptoms when used alongside medication and psychotherapy. It works by increasing blood flow and activating neurons in brain areas tied to ...

There are many reasons to be a giving, charitable person. Giving to others helps us cement relationships, elicit gratitude, and connect communities. It can also make us feel happier and healthier, ...

The first pillar is exercise, which ranks as one of the most effective known lifestyle interventions for depression. These ...

A recent Psychology Today blog post went viral arguing that maybe depression is trying to “save us.” Grounded in an evolutionary perspective and polyvagal theory, the author, Dr. Alison Escalante, ...

Karlee Lipton of Conway, Arkansas, was surprised by the way postpartum depression hit her when she had her baby in the summer of 2024. Lipton had already seen a therapist and a psychiatrist to help ...

Depression can be debilitating. Some depressed people lose interest in the things they love. Others can’t get out of bed. Many self harm or take their own lives. This month is Suicide Prevention Month ...

Does Magnesium Help With Depression? If you feel sad, tired, and cranky, your doctor may suggest magnesium for depression. "We think of magnesium as just a trace mineral, but it's involved in hundreds ...

The secret to curing depression is right under your nose, according to a new study. Researchers from the University of Pittsburgh learned that smells are more effective than words in evoking positive ...

Study after study has shown that people with depression have trouble recalling specific memories. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.

Menopause and Depression: What’s the Link? Hormonal changes during your menstrual cycle can be linked to an increased risk for depression. That includes the hormone fluctuations of perimenopause, ...