There are three types of major depression, atypical depression, seasonal affective disorder, and prenatal or postpartum ...

Mood disorders include depressive disorders and bipolar disorders. These types of psychiatric disorders affect a person’s emotions and may cause severe lows, called depression, and highs, called mania ...

Tens of millions of people with depression aren't properly diagnosed. Stanford researchers show that brain imaging could revolutionize treatment. Researchers at Stanford recently described six ...

Feeling sad is a natural human emotion. It can come and go after a bad day, a breakup, work stress, or personal disappointment. However, depression is not just a temporary feeling of sadness or low ...

A review of recent studies suggests exercise may treat depression as effectively as therapy or antidepressants, offering an ...

Has the heat got you down? You’re probably not alone. Wintertime—with its long, dark nights—is the season most associated with low mood and depression. But sun-filled summer days can also bring on the ...