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

"I was going to cancel this session with you because I didn’t think I would be able to speak," said Mehan, blinking at me uncertainly from his Zoom screen. "It is the first time in two days I’ve ...

While post-graduation depression isn’t a formal diagnosis, it is a real and increasingly common experience during major life transitions.

Why do positive moments sometimes fade almost as soon as they appear? New research shows that certain thoughts we have after good experiences may increase vulnerability to depression.

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 ...

A Ukrainian actor's powerful video explaining what depression feels like has gone viral. The clip resonated deeply with viewers across social media for its honest and visual portrayal of mental health ...

"Mom says happy is a decision. But my happy is as hollow as a pin-pricked egg." A clip of poet Sabrina Benaim performing her slam poetry piece "Explaining My Depression To My Mother" has been viewed ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. High-functioning depression, often called persistent depressive disorder or dysthymia, is a tricky condition where people seem to ...

October was National Depression Awareness and Health Screening Month. It's an important reminder that mental health matters, but it needs to be prioritized year-round. I want to talk about the people ...