Depression can cause physical changes in your brain. Areas that may decrease in size include the hippocampus, thalamus, amygdala, and prefrontal cortices. This can affect memory, emotion regulation, ...

For many people, depression is a lifelong battle. If you have one episode of depression, there is a 30 percent chance of recurrence within 10 years, increasing to an 80 percent chance after two ...

New findings suggest that a protein known as Reelin could play a role in treating both “leaky gut” and severe depression.

You’ve surely heard of probiotics — but a budding class called “psychobiotics” is being touted for mental health benefits, with promises of improving mood, cognition and anxiety. Here’s what ...

As a stimulant, caffeine and caffeinated drinks hold promise to help people fight off the natural slow down that descends ...

Depression rates are higher than ever, with nearly 30% of U.S. adults reporting a diagnosis at some point in their lives. While many factors come into play, there are some healthy steps people can ...

Women are nearly twice as likely to be diagnosed with clinical depression than men and the holidays can make those symptoms ...

Taken together, it means that those diagnosed with depression or anxiety can struggle with routine tasks, personal care, and work and childcare duties, leading to an increased need for caregiver ...

If you’re in a relationship with someone who has depression, you may know that it’s not always easy. But only showing your partner compassion is just one side of the equation — remember to have ...

This is the second part in a series on deep brain stimulation for depression. Read from the beginning. [Content note: This story contains discussion of suicide.] Jon Nelson’s depression was poison. “I ...

BOUNCING her five-month-old son Henry on her knee while he cooed, smiled and babbled, Ivana Poku couldn’t bring herself to ...