Everyone feels depressed from time to time. But not everyone has depression. Depression, also referred to as major depressive disorder or clinical depression, is a condition that can cause severe ...

However, both conditions have separate causes and typically need to be managed in different ways. Simply put, knowing which one you’re dealing with is pretty important. Good news: there are clues to ...

October is Depression Awareness Month. According to America’s Health Rankings, out of 48 states that had data available, West ...

You’ve probably said it: "I feel depressed." It’s a quip that’s thrown around a lot. But clinically diagnosed depression is not like I'm depressed today depression; it's nothing like the approximately ...

Welcome to Part VIII in our "What to Do If You Are Depressed” blog series. With this installment, we shift more from the “Awareness” and “Acceptance” phase ...

If you’ve ever noticed how your mood lifts on a sunny morning or how gloomy days can make you feel dull, you already ...

Robin Williams, the iconic comedian with too many notable roles to name, died Monday of an apparent suicide after a long battle with depression. If anything good has come of his tragic death, it's ...

This is a touchy topic. Depression is a condition where you probably already feel pretty awful. Yes, I have experienced this as a parent myself. Fortunately, kids can thrive even when mom or dad is ...

What Is the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS)? The Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) is an easy-to-take, self-administered questionnaire that you can use to screen yourself, or a ...