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.
The Latest
There’s More Evidence on How Exercise Helps Depression Symptoms
A new study looks into why and how physical activity can boost your mood so much. Here’s what you should know.
Sleep Apnea Could Be Fueling Your Depression
A new study found that people with depression that doesn’t respond to therapy and medication should be screened for this sleep disorder. Here’s what you should know.
6 Last-Minute Beach Reads That Lift You Up
There's still time: Grab one of these feel-good books and hit the hammock!
These 4 Factors Can Predict Your Postpartum Depression
What if it was possible to predict whether your symptoms of depression would worsen during the first year after giving birth?
When Mental Health Professionals Offer Conflicting Advice
It’s important to work with a team of mental health professionals, but what happens when they say different things?
9 Things I Do Every Day to Beat Depression
From time in the woods to deep breathing to paying it forward, learn how Mental Health Editor Therese Borchard beats depression.
10 Lessons of Depression
Depression can be the teacher of invaluable lessons. Here are some from depression patient advocate Therese Borchard.
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.
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 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.
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.