A major depressive episode can evolve from seemingly minor "blues" with surprising speed, eventually disrupting your career, ...

Doctronic reports childhood depression affects 2%-3% of children, with symptoms lasting over two weeks; early intervention ...

As common as depression is—about one person in 10 experiences depression in any given year—it still eludes complete understanding. There does not seem to be a single cause; rather many factors ...

The core experiences of depression — changes in energy, activity, thinking, and mood — have been described for more than 10,000 years. The word “depression” has been used for about 350 years. Given ...

A large international study led by researchers at the Department of Medical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Karolinska Institutet, shows that major depressive disorder (MDD) not only increases risk ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Some people may experience seasonal depression during the spring. Symptoms can include low mood, reduced motivation, and more.

Why is the age of onset (the first depressive episode) dropping? DR. CHARLES NEMEROFF: So whether or not the rate of depression is increasing might be a matter of debate. What isn't a debate is the ...

Understanding what depression is – and what it is not – is often the first step toward relief.

Wendy Wisner is a journalist and international board certified lactation consultant (IBCLC). She has written about all things pregnancy, maternal/child health, parenting, and general health and ...

How brain changes, hormonal shifts, genetics, and environmental factors contribute to postpartum depression and influence ...