October is recognized globally as Depression Education and Awareness Month, a vital initiative dedicated to shedding light on a prevalent yet often misunderstood mental health condition. This month ...

The term “depression” has evolved significantly over time, reflecting the changing ways in which society understands and describes this complex condition. From the ancient concept of “black bile” in ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Mental health counselor Jeffrey Meltzer sees clients nearly every day who suffer from “high-functioning” depression, so he decided ...

Depression, a pervasive and complex mental health condition, affects millions of lives worldwide. Yet, the roots of this condition are often elusive, leaving both sufferers and their loved ones ...

Here are six common reasons why depression can lead to weight changes, along with supportive, realistic tips to help you care for yourself through each one. Depression can change the way we eat, move, ...

As daylight hours grow shorter during the winter months, many people begin to experience symptoms of seasonal affective disorder (SAD); more commonly known as seasonal depression. Doctors estimate ...

Studies show one in 10 people will struggle with postpartum depression, also known as P-P-D. This study includes both moms and dads. Portia sits down with mental health therapist Chinyere Ezukanma and ...

People with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) also often experience depression. OCD is a mental health condition that causes people to have obsessions and compulsions. Obsessions are repeated ...