Depression can strike at any age, but new data highlights its significant impact on older adults, where it is the most common mental health condition. Around one in five people in later life ...

People suffering from depression demonstrate strength in dealing with their illness on a daily basis, but this is often not perceived as such. Previous studies have shown that instead, they often ...

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 ...

A large review adds weight to an old idea: movement can help ease depression. Here’s how to think about exercise as part of treatment and recovery.

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

Medical students face a variety of mental health problems but could be reluctant to seek help. In fact, research reveals that medical students are more likely to experience anxiety, burnout, and ...

Wearable trackers could even detect the probability of a relapse weeks or months before it occurs. Up to around 60% of people with MDD will experience at least one relapse episode in their lifetime.

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 ...