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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5 Top Mental Health Myths
Get the truth about what it's like to live with mental illness.
10 Top Myths About Bipolar Disorder
There's a lot that's not understood about bipolar. Get the facts from someone who knows what it's really like to live with this form of mental illness.
10 Top Myths About Depression
Number one: It's not just about being sad. Get the facts on one of the most common mental disorders in the world.
The Truth About Living with Mental Illness
HealthCentral reveals the truth about living with five common conditions: anxiety, depression, bipolar, OCD, and schizophrenia.
Use Your Cellphone To Help You Recover From Your Breakup
The end of a relationship can be heartbreaking and anxiety-inducing. Here are some apps to help you get over that ex.
Restorative Yoga and Yin Yoga for Emotional Release
A book and a friend change the way Mike Veny thinks about how his body releases trauma, helping him to understand that he needs to practice yoga to heal.
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.
Having #Goals Really Does Help Your Health
When your set your sights on the future, you just may lower your risk of depression and anxiety.
There's No Such Thing as a 'Depression Gene' After All
Contrary to decades of previous research, there’s no support for the idea that specific genes or gene variants increase your risk of depression on their own, according to a large new study from the University of Colorado Boulder.
How to Know if Ketamine Will Help Your Depression—Before You Spend a Cent
Ketamine can be costly. But researchers are working to determine if biomarkers, such as mere blood test, may help to determine if the Rx will reduce your symptoms.
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.