When I first started putting together the protocol for assessing depression and bipolar disorder, I was working with a professor of Psychiatry to make sure the ideas were sound. His advice was to ...

The term “depression” has evolved significantly over time, reflecting the changing ways in which society understands and describes this complex condition. From the ancient concept of “black bile” in ...

October is recognized globally as Depression Education and Awareness Month, a vital initiative dedicated to shedding light on a prevalent yet often misunderstood mental health condition. This month ...

Depression affects millions of women worldwide, yet its complexity often remains misunderstood. While sadness touches everyone’s life occasionally, clinical depression manifests as an overwhelming ...

As daylight hours grow shorter during the winter months, many people begin to experience symptoms of seasonal affective disorder (SAD); more commonly known as seasonal depression. Doctors estimate ...

One in five people will experience depression in their lifetime. It can be anything from a serious depressive period that lasts at least two weeks (major depression) to a less severe low mood that ...

Childhood depression is a serious mental health condition that can affect children’’s emotional well-being and daily functioning. While it’s normal for children to experience sadness and mood changes ...

A significant percentage of pregnant women and new mothers experience mild symptoms of depression and anxiety, often referred to as “baby blues,” according to the World Health Organization. Others ...

People who have had COVID have a higher rate of depression than those in the general population. Symptoms of long COVID can include depression and may last at least three months after infection.