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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'Special K' — From Street Drug to FDA-Approved Depression Treatment
If antidepressants or therapy for depression haven't helped, a newly-approved option might. Esketamine (Spravato) is a fast-acting nasal spray.
What Is the Difference Between Unipolar Depression and Bipolar Depression?
Not all depression is the same, and the type of depression you have determines the treatment that works.
How Getting Over the Fear of Public Speaking Helped Me Get Over Other Fears
Patient advocate Mike Veny discusses tips to turn fear and anxiety into courage by sharing stories about how he has overcome his fears.
How to Manage Time With Depression
Depression is like a bad boss that can interfere with getting things done. Patient advocate Mike Veny shares practical tips to stay motivated and productive when depressed.
Newlyweds Justin and Hailey Bieber Are Lonely and Depressed — And That’s Totally Normal
While Justin has said nothing about the trigger of his depression, experts say it’s not at all uncommon for newlyweds like the Biebers to experience depression or loneliness.
How to Get Emotional Support as a Man
Mental health advocate Mike Veny offers strategies to break through the stoic wall of male emotions and get the support you need.
10 Lessons of Depression
Depression can be the teacher of invaluable lessons. Here are some from depression patient advocate Therese Borchard.
What Is Epigenetics?
Epigenetics theory offers hope that we can end genetic illness.
We Need to Talk About Suicide Among Head and Neck Cancer Survivors
With potential disfigurement and other difficult treatment side effects, survivors of these cancers need support, says one cancer researcher.
Are Antidepressants Overprescribed in Older Adults?
Results of a study conducted in Minnesota from 2005 to 2012 suggest antidepressant medications are overprescribed in older adults about 24 percent of the time.
Meet the Experts
Therese Borchard
Contributing EditorTherese Borchard is Contributing 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.