Understanding what depression is – and what it is not – is often the first step toward relief.

People living with depression cannot just get over it. They need support, healing, and to discover the epicenter of their ...

Researchers report that vagus nerve stimulation helped many people with long-standing, treatment-resistant depression feel better—and stay better—for at least two years. Most participants had lived ...

There's the old saying of "an apple a day keeps the doctor away." But maybe it should be an orange. A new study by researchers at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital says eating ...

Researchers may have discovered a new way to diagnose and treat major depression at the earliest stage of the condition, giving patients the best opportunity for recovery.

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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, ...

A viral claim links common vitamin deficiencies to hidden depression, but what does the science actually show?

Depression is characterized by a persistent low mood that can affect quality of life. If symptoms usually only occur in the winter months, it may be seasonal affective disorder (SAD), or major ...

Nitrous oxide may offer quick, short-term relief for people with major depression, especially those who haven’t responded to standard medications. The meta-analysis found rapid improvements after a ...