Warning: depression linked to setting the wrong type of goals.
Depression may have social, psychological, and physical causes. Find out how a complete treatment plan can address all these issues at EverydayHealth.com.
A list of helpful things to tell someone battling depression, followed by what not to say, courtesy of the Depression Alliance.
If you’re worried about an adolescent and aren’t sure what to do, you can this advice from Fadi Haddad, MD, a child and adolescent psychiatrist...
New study provides insights into how parents pass anxiety and depression onto their children.
Sometimes a bad mood can make you wonder if you're depressed. Knowing the symptoms of depression can help you tell the difference and get any needed treatment.
A study finds that wild environments boost well-being by reducing obsessive, negative thoughts.
A team of scientists found that blood levels of acetyl-L-carnitine, a compound produced by the body which plays a role in cellular metabolism, appear to play a role. But don't rush out to the drug store for supplements.
Constant forward motion is all about working steadily and productively toward your goals. Now, in order to do that, you must first have goals...
A normal life is always a balance of happiness and sadness. According to the traditional Chinese principle of Yin Yang, darkness completes the light. To be complete, we have to accept the opposite, or dark, side of our lives. According to this theory, being sad at times is normal. It happens to all of us …
If parents and teens talk often about feelings, values and ideas then having a conversation about mental health is a natural extension.
"There is such an extreme stigma about mental health issues, and I can’t make heads or tails of why it exists."
Physical activity improves young children's mental health
What’s the opposite of play? Your first instinct is probably to say: “work.” But there’s another, better answer to the same question that could be the ...
'When we learn to cope, rather than brushing issues under the rug, we learn to grow'
A quick word from Caregiver Stress: Feedback we’ve received from our readers has gotten us excited to amplify the voices of caregivers throughout our site. This article introduces a new voice from …
Depression can cause cognitive problems (for example, thinking through a solution to a problem). Antidepressants may not help much with these symptoms.
A new study shows that a healthy mood can spread through friend groups.
Many people with anxiety will also develop depression, and it's important to treat both conditions. Learn how to get help for both anxiety and depression.
Depression was the dementor in my life. But J.K. Rowling inspired me to take action.
"Depression can steal your physical, emotional and mental energy."