Depression
Expert advice and research trends on depression, including symptoms and diagnosis, getting the right care, and strategies for loved ones on how to help. Patient experts inspire with their testimonials of managing depression.
What Do You Do If a Loved One Is Depressed?
What do you say? What don’t you say? Reaching out to a loved one with depression takes thought and deliberation. Here is a helpful guide.
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Small Trauma: How to Recognize and Deal With It
Trauma doesn’t always involve violence, death, or something big. Sometimes a stressful event is enough to trigger a depressive episode. Understand small trauma and how to get help.
Depression Can Raise A-Fib Risk
Research suggests people with depression have an increased risk for atrial fibrillation or a-fib, a heart rhythm disorder puts you at higher risk for stroke.
Fighting the Stigma of Mental Illness in College
Mental illness affects all people, from all backgrounds. It's time we fought fear with facts.
Being Overweight Causes Depression, Especially in Women
A study suggests there’s a causal link between being overweight and being depressed, even in people without additional health problems, especially women.
How to Break Up With Your Therapist
Breaking up is hard to do. Especially with a therapist. Lara DeSanto offers cogent advice supported by interviews with two mental health experts.
10 FAQs About the Meaning and Course of Depression
For a condition as common as depression, it is remarkable how many misconceptions and myths still attach to the term itself. Here are some answers to commonly asked questions.
10 Ways to Escape a Low Mood
Feeling low? Here's a creative list of 10 things to lift your spirits and escape the blahs. Suggestions include moving things around, retail therapy, and connecting with others.
Abstinence from Moderate Drinking Can Lead to Depression
A study shows that when mice stop drinking moderate levels of alcohol they can become depressed around two weeks later. Here's more information about the association between moderate drinking and depression.
10 Ways Depression Changes You
Depression isn’t just an emotional state. It can alter your personality and behavior. Here are some ways it impacts your life.
Apathy, Anhedonia, and Depression - Sorting It All Out
How do apathy and anhedonia relate to depression? Here's some information about these neurological states.
Meet the Experts
Therese Borchard
Senior EditorTherese Borchard is Senior Editor at Health Central, where she covers Mental Health & Wellness among other topics. She has written for a variety of websites, is the author of several books, and is a passionate mental health advocate.
Mike Veny
Patient ExpertMike Veny is one of world’s leading mental health speakers and a high-energy corporate drumming event facilitator.
Isaiah B. Pickens, Ph.D.
Health ProfessionalDr. Isaiah uses the science of psychology to help you become a better version of your most authentic self by making mental wellness education fun.