Nevertheless, there is data that the ketogenic diet can be helpful for depression. It is a low-carbohydrate diet that allows ...

New findings suggest that a protein known as Reelin could play a role in treating both “leaky gut” and severe depression.

Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a debilitating psychiatric condition characterized by a persistently low mood, a lack of ...

For many people, depression is a lifelong battle. If you have one episode of depression, there is a 30 percent chance of recurrence within 10 years, increasing to an 80 percent chance after two ...

Depression rates are higher than ever, with nearly 30% of U.S. adults reporting a diagnosis at some point in their lives. While many factors come into play, there are some healthy steps people can ...

Depression can cause physical changes in your brain. Areas that may decrease in size include the hippocampus, thalamus, amygdala, and prefrontal cortices. This can affect memory, emotion regulation, ...

You can get a service dog or nonservice animal depending on your disability and if you meet certain criteria. A service dog for depression is also called a psychiatric service dog, a type of ...

As a stimulant, caffeine and caffeinated drinks hold promise to help people fight off the natural slow down that descends ...

This is the second part in a series on deep brain stimulation for depression. Read from the beginning. [Content note: This story contains discussion of suicide.] Jon Nelson’s depression was poison. “I ...

The weeks and months following childbirth bring profound physical, emotional, and psychological changes that can overwhelm even the most prepared new parents. While some degree of mood fluctuation, ...

Whether they are coping with seasonal symptoms or chronic depression, here’s how to offer love and understanding while still caring for yourself. By Catherine Pearson Jeff Zuckerman and his wife had ...

A study reveals that frailty and depression in older adults contribute to 17% of dementia risk, emphasizing their complex ...