A study comparing individuals with persistent depressive disorder to those with episodic major depressive disorder found that those with persistent depression had lower treatment expectations. These ...

A recent longitudinal cohort study shows a statistically significant relationship between body image disturbance, pain, and persistent depression in patients with Cushing syndrome.

Personality traits, especially borderline personality, appear to predict change in depression status and are significantly associated with its persistence. Data from 2366 respondents (no depression ...

Depression is a complex and deeply personal experience. While almost everyone has periods of sadness, low mood or grief, depression is different. Major depressive disorder is persistent, interferes ...

A man expressing sadness with his head in his hands. Image by Tellmeimok. (CC BY-SA 4.0) A man expressing sadness with his head in his hands. Image by Tellmeimok. (CC BY-SA 4.0) A drug used for ...

At New Year, we celebrate the chance of new beginnings. Some of us resolve to lose weight or exercise more or drink less and feel pride if we succeed—or beat ourselves up if we don’t. But, either way, ...

Depression, characterized by persistent sadness, hopelessness and a lack of interest in previously enjoyed activities, is one of the most common mental health disorders. Recent estimates by the World ...

Mindfulness-based therapy can offer significant relief for individuals who are still depressed after receiving treatment, according to a new clinical trial. Researchers hope their findings, published ...

LONDON (Reuters) - Doctors treating people for depression should delve into the childhoods of their patients before prescribing, because a history of mistreatment has a significant impact on their ...

Perhaps you have a longstanding tendency to feel flat and gloomy, and those close to you see you as a pessimistic kind of character. You can't recall the last time you slept well, you feel tired all ...

The physical symptoms of depression are often ignored or confused for something else, like a medical problem. Fatigue, ...

What’s it called when you feel sad or hopeless for weeks, months, or even years? If you’re thinking depression, yes, that’s true. But it could also be persistent depressive disorder (PDD), also known ...