Depression is among the most widespread mental health disorders worldwide, affecting an estimated 1 in 20 people. It is characterized by persistent sadness, hopelessness, disrupted sleep patterns, ...

Depression remains one of the most common mental health disorders in India. The National Mental Health Survey has highlighted that women are three times more likely to experience depression in their ...

Depression symptoms during adolescence are associated with higher levels of depression symptoms and perceived stress in early adulthood, according to a study published online Aug. 8 in JAMA Network ...

Depression is a mood disorder that can begin at any age. Generally, depression is split into two distinct categories: Early-Onset and Late-Onset. Early-onset means the illness of depression is ...

I recently heard Joan Luby, a child psychiatrist from Washington University in St. Louis, discuss early childhood depression. Although not listed in the DSM, the symptoms are similar to depression in ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Rising levels of a protein tied to Alzheimer's disease may show up as depression years before memory problems set in, according to ...

Avolition refers to a severe reduction in self-initiated drive that makes starting or finishing everyday tasks feel overwhelming or impossible, even when you recognize their importance or want to ...

Judith Achieng' abandoned her two-year-old child at Kopiata Beach in Rarieda Sub-county, Siaya, after severe stress and depression led to a mental breakdown. Similarly, Maureen Kagwiria killed her ...

If you’ve been diagnosed with major depressive disorder (MDD), your healthcare provider may prescribe the medication Wellbutrin® to help you gain control over your symptoms and improve your quality of ...