A group of mental health experts from research, industry, regulatory bodies and with lived experience have proposed new agreed criteria to define the type of depression that current medications and ...

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 ...

Unipolar depression is a mental health condition that involves a low, sad, or hopeless mood. The term “unipolar,” which comes from the roots “uni” (one) and “polar” (end), means you have symptoms from ...

The Great Depression, which began in 1929 and ended around 1939, is the longest and most severe U.S. economic downturn in modern history. The 1920s in the U.S. became known as the Roaring '20s, ...

Depression is a common mental health condition, with symptoms that can range from mild to severe. Around 16% of American adults have struggled with a type of depression at some point during their ...

In a recent study published in JAMA Network Open, researchers explored how structural and functional aspects of the brain, as seen through neuroimaging, differ between individuals with high exposure ...

A person with existential depression may experience an ongoing feeling of hopelessness and a struggle to find meaning in life. These symptoms can disrupt a person’s life and leave them feeling ...