The feeling of constant sadness can sometimes weigh you down to a level where you start feeling a sense of emptiness that ...

Author’s note: This is not an article about how to practice self-care and take a bubble bath until your anxiety goes away. This is not going to be a quick and easy how-to guide for feeling better. But ...

It’s not difficult to become unmotivated in life. The death of a spouse, health debilitation, financial hardship and many more reasons can take the wind from our sails. About 18-20% ...

One of the key features of depression is the lack of motivation to do things that you know you should really do. For example, you may think that you don't have the motivation to exercise, or spend ...

Diagnosis of postpartum depression is based on a clinical interview, assessment of symptoms, and medical history.

A 54-year-old reader shares their struggle with persistent sadness, fear of death, and feeling worthless while seeking first ...

Depression tells you to do nothing. Beat it with tiny, specific actions: Make a do-able list: shower, eat a real meal, 10-minute walk, one call to a friend. Schedule tasks at set times (e.g., 10:00 ...

Winter depression — also known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) — is more common than most people realize.

Judith Joseph, MD, created the first research-backed framework for assessing high-functioning depression. Now, the psychiatrist wants Black women take charge of their happiness with it. Her upcoming ...

Depression. Just the word itself is depressing, and it carries all manner of stigma. Who wants to be depressed? More to the point, who wants to be labeled as depressed? The answer to both of these ...