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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Suicide: What We Can Do Together to Save Lives
Suicide is a social problem that requires a community response. A woman whose life was saved by the intervention of others urges society to action.
5 Mental Health Books That Have Shaped My Recovery
Take it from Dr. Seuss, "The more you read, the more things you will know." That's especially true about mental health. Here are five books to start with.
6 Ways to Become a Mental Health Advocate
Becoming a voice for others can be a powerful healing strategy in recovery from depression or another mood disorder. Here are six ways to do just that.
3 Supplements That Help Mental Health
The largest review of studies so far has found solid proof that some supplements can give traditional treatments a boost.
Minding Your Skin
The connection between psoriasis and depression is clear. Finding the right treatment can help you heal inside and out.
The Truth About Living with Mental Illness
HealthCentral reveals the truth about living with five common conditions: anxiety, depression, bipolar, OCD, and schizophrenia.
10 Depression Influencers You Need To Know
Find your new social media crush or a helpful book to read on depression from this list of top 10 depression influencers.
Dark Chocolate for Depression? Science Says Yes
Good news for the chocoholics out there: New research finds that this yummy food may help those with depression symptoms.
A Super Fun Way to Blow Off Steam After Work
Tough day at the job? Stress relief may be a digital game download away, says new study.
6 Last-Minute Beach Reads That Lift You Up
There's still time: Grab one of these feel-good books and hit the hammock!
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.