You could have what some people call "high-functioning depression" if your symptoms don't have a major impact on your daily routine and relationships.

Latest NHS statistics say 1,846,533 people aged 15-29 were prescribed antidepressants in 2023, compared with 1,404,138 in ...

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Mindfulness meditation may help people struggling with concurrent depression and Internet gaming disorder, according to a study. Guang-Heng Dong and colleagues treated 59 people with depression and ...

Share on Pinterest Diets rich in minerals, especially potassium, were linked to a lower depression risk in a new study. Image credit: Vera Lair/Stocksy About 5% of the world’s adult population lives ...

A review of studies on fecal transplants alleviating symptoms of depression has found the treatment works best when the ...

As daylight diminishes, people can feel their mood dimming. In fact, millions of U.S. adults experience seasonal affective ...

Mark Ruffalo recalled his best friend’s suicide at age 20, when he was struggling with his own mental health. The actor said ...

A new study from the American Cancer Society’s medical journal found that psilocybin — the active ingredient in “magic mushrooms” — helped with depression Cara Lynn Shultz is a writer-reporter at ...

Depression can strike at any age, but new data highlights its significant impact on older adults, where it is the most common mental health condition. Around one in five people in later life ...