Depression

We all likely have our favorite personal qualities that we secretly (or publicly) admire about ourselves. While many of these characteristics are probably universally positive, it is possible ... Read More

Widespread awareness of childhood depression is still lacking, but as more parents and teachers become attuned to its prevalence, hopefully more of the kids who need help will start to ... Read More

People have good reasons to use these methods to cope with depression—they are desperately trying to get relief. For short periods, or in certain ways, these methods can even work. ... Read More

While many people work with a therapist or counselor to overcome depression, there are some for whom depression is only addressed at their primary care clinic. Last week, new research came ... Read More

A team of researchers at University College London, led by John Cape, have undertaken an ambitious meta-analysis of 34 studies (covering 2963 patients) to compare different types of treatment ... Read More

Perceived favoritism on the part of a mother can cause long-term psychological effects on all her children well into adulthood, according to new research. Gerontologist Karl Pillemer from ... Read More

Omega-3 supplements may be an effective tool to help some people overcome depression. The findings come from a major study, which was a collaboration between several Canadian universities ... Read More

Precise recommendations as to how much exercise and which types of exercise are most effective have yet to be determined, but several preliminary studies suggest that exercise is superior ... Read More

For those battling depression, both cognitive-behavioral therapy and interpersonal psychotherapy have long been recognized as very effective means of overcoming depression. A new study ... Read More

Depression is a psychological concern that affects a large number of people, yet many of these people are unaware of what the issue is, and still fewer people seek treatment. Though the ... Read More

Symptoms of depression, which can span a wide range of physical and psychological experiences, can have a debilitating impact on the lives of those affected, and much of the work performed ... Read More

Self-attack, or destructive self-criticism, is a cornerstone of depression. Confusingly, self-attack can both cause and be caused by depression, but it is always damaging. Some people may ... Read More