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 ...

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 ...

“Some people with depression still get up everyday and go to work and ‘seem fine’ on the outside. People mask symptoms for a number of reasons, including fear of what others may think, or experiencing ...

Self-doubt doesn’t announce itself with fanfare. It whispers criticisms in quiet moments, questions accomplishments during celebrations, and plants seeds of uncertainty when confidence is most needed.

The feeling of constant sadness can sometimes weigh you down to a level where you start feeling a sense of emptiness that takes over your demeanour. It suddenly becomes impossible to get out of bed.

It's natural to feel sad after a breakup, but if this sadness lasts for more than two weeks, it could be depression.

We all want to see our friends happy and thriving. But when someone close to you is dealing with depression, it can be hard to figure out the best way to support them. Unless you’re a therapist, it ...

COLDER AND THE HOURS OF DAYLIGHT DWINDLE, SEASONAL DEPRESSION CAN CREEP IN. NEWS EIGHT’S GABRIELLE THOMAS HAS THE SIGNS TO KNOW. PEOPLE USUALLY START TO FEEL DOWN AROUND THE HOLIDAYS. IT’S COLD ...

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 ...

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - On average, kids spend up to seven hours a day on screens, which can contribute to a range of mental health issues including depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem. Research ...