Thirteen year-old Alita told me she knew there was something wrong with her—something that made her “less than.” She felt that, somehow, she was “marked” and deeply unacceptable—even ugly—inside. She ...

Like many other humans, I’ve felt depressed at times. But my periods of depression have had markedly different flavors: grieving a romantic relationship, “hitting the wall” during COVID, and ...

Depression and being overweight are significant issues that affect millions of people worldwide. Each condition alone can be challenging, but when combined, they often lead to a vicious cycle that ...

Depression is a complex experience that affects millions of people worldwide, often persisting for long periods or recurring throughout a person's life. Depression, especially the ongoing experience ...

Self-care, encompassing activities such as maintaining personal hygiene, exercising, eating well, and engaging in leisure activities, is often prescribed as part of the treatment plan for individuals ...

A cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) app has been found to significantly prevent increases in depression in young people who are at high risk -- and could be implemented as a cost effective public ...

Depression is a well known and treatable condition, but it is something that is chronic and it can take time to find the right approach. If you want to see improvement in your depression in 2025 then ...

Editor’s note: If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts or mental health matters, please call the 988 ...

Lotus Kay started to feel depressed when she was 12 years old. But when she got her first period about a year later, a peculiar pattern emerged: Her depression symptoms would get worse the week before ...