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.

Mental illness affects all people, from all backgrounds. It's time we fought fear with facts.

A study suggests there’s a causal link between being overweight and being depressed, even in people without additional health problems, especially women.

Breaking up is hard to do. Especially with a therapist. Lara DeSanto offers cogent advice supported by interviews with two mental health experts.

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.

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.

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.

Depression isn’t just an emotional state. It can alter your personality and behavior. Here are some ways it impacts your life.

How do apathy and anhedonia relate to depression? Here's some information about these neurological states.

Some of the world's most creative souls have died by suicide. Sloan Miller examines the relationship between depression and creativity — and shares where to go for help.