Thirteen year-old Alita told me she knew there was something wrong with her—something that made her “less than.” She felt that, somehow, she was “marked” and deeply unacceptable—even ugly—inside. She ...

Loving someone with depression can be tough. You may have curtailed social activities. You may have taken on more home responsibilities. Finances may have suffered if your partner's depression is ...

Rula offers six therapist-approved mental health tips for the new year, emphasizing self-reflection, energy management, and ...

Depression is a mental health disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, lack of interest or pleasure in activities, and a general loss of motivation. It affects people of all ages, ...

Talking about depression can be difficult at any age, but talking to children or teenagers about it can be more difficult. They might not know how to express how they are feeling or might be afraid to ...

Self-care, encompassing activities such as maintaining personal hygiene, exercising, eating well, and engaging in leisure activities, is often prescribed as part of the treatment plan for individuals ...

It can tell you you’re no good, that it’s all hopeless,” reads one entry, which recently went viral on Instagram. “But ...

Depression can also lead to hypersomnia (an excessive need for sleep) for some people, says Chester Wu, MD, a sleep medicine physician in Houston and a medical reviewer for Everyday Health. Not only ...