(TheDigitalArtist/Pixabay/Canva) Major depressive disorder is the most common mental health issue in the world, affecting ...

Even individuals whose symptoms do not yet meet the criteria for clinical depression benefit from therapeutic interventions. This conclusion comes from a new meta-study by researchers who analyzed ...

The research is consistent and clear: Higher levels of physical activity provide protection against clinical depression. These findings were confirmed again in a recent JAMA Network open study. This ...

A team of researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, working with colleagues from several other U.S. institutions, has found a possible RNA-related clue that might explain why ...

When we think about where psychological disorders come from, we often hear about genetic evolution. This usually leads to explanations that focus on inherited biological factors. But for many human ...

Compulsive smartphone habits in older adults can be linked to a higher risk of depression, according to a study led by a ...

A Rutgers researcher leading the study said the matter “comes down to purposeful interaction versus compulsive escapism” Compulsive smartphone habits in older adults can be linked to a higher risk of ...

Editor’s Note: If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, please call the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 to connect with a trained counselor or visit 988lifeline.org. Democratic ...

Traumatic brain injury multiplies the risk of major depression eightfold. While the emotional trauma of whatever caused such deep damage may be understandable, from a blast in a war zone to a blow on ...