I regret to say there is no simple or easy answer to this question. Many people use the word ‘depression’ to refer to normal disappointment or sadness, and there can be little doubt that the concept ...

"Depression" is a pretty broad topic, but if I had to categorize what "depression" means to me, in a general sense, I would say that it's the illogical (ie: for no real reason) feelings of sadness, ...

Many people feel sad or depressed at times, but major depressive disorder (MDD) is a persistent, profoundly serious type of depression. This type of depression affects every aspect of your life, ...

Make no mistake, depression is a common disease. It is both difficult to treat and highly preventable, which may be why it is so often misunderstood and misdiagnosed. The symptoms of depression ...

A seasoned psychiatrist and psychologist, Dr. Otefe Edebi speaks on the difference between depression and psychosis and why the case of Joy may actually be psychosis. MANY have described Joy’s ...

Depression and seasonal affective disorder (SAD) share similar symptoms, but depression can occur at any time of the year, while SAD follows a recurring seasonal pattern. For a SAD diagnosis, a person ...

The research lays out a clearer path for identifying depression apps that are safe, effective, and worth recommending. Study: Validation and selection of criteria for evaluating apps for managing ...