Dr. Harold Koenig answers the question: 'What Is Depression?' — -- Question: What is the difference between depression and manic depression (bipolar disorder)? Answer: Depression and manic ...

The idea that depression is caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain is more than half a century old. The reality is more ...

Everyone feels depressed from time to time. But not everyone has depression. Depression, also referred to as major depressive disorder or clinical depression, is a condition that can cause severe ...

Sex and gender influence the genesis and manifestation of many diseases, including psychiatric illnesses such as depression. For instance, research commonly shows that women are more likely than men ...

Welcome to Part XIV in our “What to Do If You Are Depressed” blog series. The last post focused on relationships, and the post before that was about emotions. Today’s entry is about “thinking” and ...

Although they’re different mental health conditions, they commonly co-occur and have some symptoms that overlap. Here’s why that’s important when it comes to getting the right treatment. Depression ...

Many parents feel elation and joy when bringing a new baby home from the hospital. The car seat has been installed, the new outfits and extra diapers purchased, the nursery has been decorated. While ...

The geriatric depression scale is a self-reported screening survey to help detect depression in older adults. There’s a short version with 15 questions and a long version with 30. The geriatric ...