Depression

Doctors prescribe antidepressants to certain patients with depression to help them feel better. But what happens when a person stops taking them?

When you're depressed, it can be hard to maintain a healthy and well-balanced diet. For some people with depression, this means not getting enough nutrients.

Smiling depression occurs when a person has depression symptoms on the inside but is perceived as looking happy to others. Here's what you need to know.

Feeling a little blue sometimes is a normal part of life. But when does sadness turn into depression? And when does depression mean you should take medication?

Daytime fatigue and sleepiness are very common symptoms of depression. But is taking a "depression nap" good for you or is it something that you should avoid?

If you've experienced negative mental health impacts from the pandemic, you're not alone. Dr. Sanam Hafeez weighs in on how much it's affected adults over time.

If your doctor has recently prescribed Lexapro, you may be wondering what to expect and how long it will take to work. Here is what to know.

Taking your vitamins benefits you more than you think. A recent study explains how vitamin D supplements may help treat symptoms of clinical depression.

While there are many benefits of consuming fruit, you might be surprised that diets rich in whole fruit might also be good for your mental health.

Living with depression isn't easy, but some treatments (and foods) may reduce symptoms. Learn the unexpected link between depression and dark chocolate.

The CEO of Ketamine Wellness Center told Health Digest how ketamine can be used as an effective anxiety or depression treatment.

Scientists are just scratching the tip of the surface regarding new psychedelic research. Microdosing may show great promise for mental health.

Doctors may long have known that depression may result from a stroke. But now, evidence suggests it may precede it.

If you've ever gone through the process of finding an effective antidepressant, you might be familiar with the trial-and-error involved.

Americans will soon be able to call or text 988 to talk to mental health counselors with the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Here is what to know.

Many are still in shock over the Roe v. Wade overturn. If you find yourself struggling to cope, an NYC mental health specialist has some suggestions.

Keto is a popular low-carb diet that may result in various health benefits. But how does it affect mental health, and more specifically, depression?

Symptoms of high blood sugar, which is the case of insulin resistance, include increased thirst and hunger, frequent urination, and blurred vision.

"High-functioning depression" is not an official clinical diagnosis. Here are some of the signs and symptoms that you might be dealing with it.

Some people with depression turn to natural remedies to reduce the risk of side effects typically associated with psychiatric medication use.

A 2011 study out of Harvard School of Public Health suggests that drinking coffee may help reduce the risk of depression among women. Here is what to know.

Graves' disease is an immune disorder that causes thyroid hormones to be produced in excessive amounts. Perhaps surprisingly, it has been linked to depression.

Research has been well underway over potential links between cases of severe COVID-19 and long-term mental health effects in those diagnosed.

Depression is complex, highly individualized, and still somewhat unknown. Knowing how to identify the different types can help you talk about it.

There's no denying that social media is a major part of our everyday lives. But can taking a break from it all have positive impacts on our health?

A lot has changed due to the pandemic. Consequently, your brain has changed, too. Here's how to prevent it from causing long-term negative effects.

Fatigue is one of the most common symptoms of depression, and it can also be one of the most frustrating. Why does depression cause fatigue in the first place?