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 ...

Like many other humans, I’ve felt depressed at times. But my periods of depression have had markedly different flavors: grieving a romantic relationship, “hitting the wall” during COVID, and ...

Depression is a complex experience that affects millions of people worldwide, often persisting for long periods or recurring throughout a person's life. Depression, especially the ongoing experience ...

Although it can be challenging when you’re not feeling well, maintaining a consistent routine can help with managing depressive symptoms. Depression can disrupt everyday life, with symptoms like ...

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 ...

Editor’s note: If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts or mental health matters, please call the 988 ...

A cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) app has been found to significantly prevent increases in depression in young people who are at high risk -- and could be implemented as a cost effective public ...

Shruti Shivaramakrishnan, 34, from Markham, Ontario, has dealt with migraine attack symptoms like head pain, nausea, and sensitivity to light and sound since she was six years old—but would often ...

Researchers have uncovered why individuals who experience anxiety and depression often struggle with persistent low self-belief. Researchers at UCL have uncovered why individuals who experience ...

Lotus Kay started to feel depressed when she was 12 years old. But when she got her first period about a year later, a peculiar pattern emerged: Her depression symptoms would get worse the week before ...