Childhood depression, the deadliest illness facing children, often goes untreated. Sometimes, this is because parents do not want their children to be treated. Should this be considered child abuse? By Dr. Michael ShapiroAssociate Professor,…
SAD is a debilitating condition affecting many people, but there is light at the end of the tunnel. By Dr. Colin DavidsonProfessor of NeuropharmacologyUniversity of Central Lancashire By Dr. Claire HutchinsonProfessor of Experimental Psychology University of the…
A new study finds that performing acts of kindness improves mental health symptoms—and increases your social connection, too. By Jill SuttieFreelance journalist and a staff writer Introduction Depression and anxiety are…
An overreliance on medication as the first-line treatment for depression can lead some people to be labeled with treatment-resistant depression when there are other viable alternatives for relief. By Dr. Elissa H. PattersonClinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Neurology University…
Our study found that tracking your exercise boosts mental wellbeing. By Dr. Bruno Bizzozero PeroniPostdoctoral researcherUniversity of Castilla-La Mancha Introduction Over 330 million people currently suffer from depression worldwide, though the complexity of diagnosis and the heterogeneity of…
Knowing how depression works can help you better support loved ones who are struggling. By Dr. Richard W. SearsClinical psychologist and Zen teacher Introduction If you’ve never experienced clinical depression,…
A person’s style of making decisions can have an impact on their mental health. By Eugene Lee DavidsAssociate Professor University of Pretoria Introduction Each day we make thousands of decisions, starting with what…
New research shows that people with depression use words such as ‘always’, ‘nothing’ or ‘completely’ more often than others. By Mohammed Al-MosaiwiPhD Candidate in Psychology University of Reading Introduction From the way you move and sleep,…
A new book explores how different mindfulness practices can change our relationship with depression. By Deborah YipMedical student at the University of California, San Francisco Introduction For many people, depression…
A philosopher explains how to learn from the stoicism of Roman philosophers to cope with present-day troubles. By Robert S. ColterAssociate Lecturer, PhilosophyUniversity of Wyoming Introduction Depression is on the rise. A study conducted by the World Health Organization found an…
