Seasonal depression, often referred to as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), affects millions of people each year, particularly during the darker fall and winter months. It's not just "winter blues," ...

Women are genetically at higher risk of clinical depression than men, Australian researchers found in a study published ...

Depression affects millions of people worldwide, yet many individuals remain unaware of the complex web of risk factors that can increase their vulnerability to this serious mental health condition.

Important genetic differences in how females and males experience depression have been revealed for the first time in ...

Seasonal affective disorder affects 5% of adults each year, with millions more experiencing milder "winter blues," but the ...

Depression is a serious health concern for older adults, potentially leading to other health issues if left untreated. Seniors often avoid discussing mental health due to generational stigma, but open ...

What are the differences between depression and "the blues"? DR. RICHARD FRIEDMAN: A typical patient with depression who's functioning in the world, who's working, but feeling miserable, has no ...

Summer is officially over and the days are only getting shorter. Unfortunately, as the seasons change, seasonal depression ...

Dr. Koenig answers the question: 'Difference Between Depression, Sadness?' — -- Question: What is the difference between depression and sadness? Answer: There's a difference between depression ...

Postpartum depression (PPD) is a complex mix of physical, emotional, and behavioral changes that happen after you give birth. It's a form of major depression that begins within a year after childbirth ...