Depression
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10 Major Depressive Disorder Symptoms You Shouldn’t Ignore
The signs of depression go beyond sadness.
By Ashley AbramsonMedically reviewed by David Klemanski, PsyD, MPH
7 Tips for Managing Depression and Relationships
Socializing doesn’t have to be some big event.
By Melissa MatthewsMedically reviewed by Richard Kim, MD
What to Expect From Therapy for Depression—and How to Start the Process
Finding help is a huge first step.
By Ashley AbramsonMedically reviewed by Ryan Howes, PhD
Yes, Your Period Can Make Your Depression Worse. Here’s Why—And How To Cope
It’s called PME and it can be really serious.
By Katie CameroMedically reviewed by Sandhya Pruthi, MD
Why a Little Trip to a Museum or Concert Can Be So Good for Your Mental Health
In some places, doctors can even "prescribe" art to help with anxiety and depression.
By Theresa Tamkins
10 Things to Try When You’re Too Depressed to Get Out of Bed
People who’ve been there share what actually helps on their worst mornings.
By Anna Borges
John Fetterman Opens Up About His Hospitalization and Mental Health
“Address your depression. I was skeptical it would make anything better, but it did.”
By Maggie O'Neill
What to Do If Your Antidepressants Are Killing Your Sex Drive
Low libido is a common side effect, but you don’t need to just put up with it.
By Korin MillerMedically reviewed by Sanaz Ghazal, MD
Jane Fonda Shared Her Simplest Tip for Fighting Depression as You Get Older
She said she’s reaped the benefits of this habit for decades.
By Maggie O'Neill
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5 Less Obvious Signs of Seasonal Depression You Should Definitely Pay Attention To
Mental health experts say these can sometimes be easy to miss.
By Maggie O'Neill
Bryce Dallas Howard: 'Battling Depression Has Been the Biggest Challenge to My Identity'
The actor said it took her a long time to accept negative emotions.
By Maggie O'Neill
Yet Another Study Suggests Ketamine May Ease Severe Depression
The findings shed light on the drug’s mental health potential outside of a clinical trial setting.
By Julia Ries
Is It Depression or Is It Just... Everything? The 2022 Story
It can be hard to get excited about life after everything we’ve been through.
By Samantha Vincenty
Conversion Therapy Leads to Higher Rates of Depression and Suicide, Latest Study Finds
It's more evidence of how cruel this “therapy” is.
By Serena Coady
5 Things to Do When You’re So Irritable You Might Snap
Some days it's just so hard not to.
By Melissa MatthewsMedically reviewed by Jed Magen, DO, MS
Kit Harington Reveals He ‘Went Through Periods of Real Depression’ Before Getting Help for Addiction
"You get to a place where you feel like you are a bad person."
By Carolyn L. Todd
Annie Murphy Says Her Depression Medication ‘Truly Saved My Life’
“I was able to be a functional human being.”
By Carolyn L. Todd
Naomi Osaka Reveals She's ‘Suffered Long Bouts of Depression’ Since 2018
Osaka withdrew from the French Open.
By Sarah Jacoby
Goldie Hawn Reveals She Was So Depressed in Her 20s That She ‘Couldn’t Even Go Outside’
“I didn't want to be a big deal.”
By Sarah Jacoby
Do I Have a Mental Illness, or Am I Just Reacting to the Pandemic?
Isn't everyone depressed and anxious right now?
By Jessica A. Gold, MD
Michelle Obama’s Comforting Advice for Anyone Else With ‘Low-Grade Depression’ Right Now
“Feel whatever it is you’re feeling.”
By Sarah Jacoby