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Using These 2 Words a Lot Could Signal Depression or Anxiety

Sometimes, depression can be obvious—say, if a person regularly complains about feeling sad, hopeless, or unmotivated. But other signs of emotional distress can be more subtle. Now, a new study...

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I Used Birth Control to Stop My Period—and It Was the Best Thing I Ever...

I got my period around 13 or 14, and at first, it didn’t affect my mood much. I started having more depression symptoms in high school. My parents figured it was probably just puberty, but I saw a...

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The Simple Habit That Can Help You Fight Depression

When someone has clinical depression, it’s important they see a doctor or a mental-health professional who can evaluate them properly and provide effective options for treatment. But there’s also...

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10 Health Conditions That Are Linked to Depression

There's a complicated relationship between the mood disorder and other health issues, including diabetes, chronic pain, and thyroid problems.

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Dwayne Johnson Says He 'Was Crying Constantly' During His Battle with...

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson isn’t afraid to talk about his history with depression. The 45-year-old actor, who has long been open about his past struggles, shared an important message about mental...

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7 Medications That Could Be Making You Depressed

Medications are supposed to make you feel better–and most of the time they do. But they also often come with side effects. Usually, those unwanted consequences are minor, but in some cases, they can...

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These 10 Fruits and Veggies Are Linked to Better Mental...

Raw fruits and vegetables may be better for your mental health than cooked ones, according to a new study from the University of Otago in New Zealand. The study, published in Frontiers in Psychology,...

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Avicii's Family Implies the Star Died from Suicide in New Statement: Report

The family of the late Swedish deejay and producer Avicii (born Tim Bergling) released a new statement on Thursday implying the star died from suicide, according to Variety. In a letter obtained by...

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This Viral Twitter Thread Reveals the Worst Things People With Mental Illness...

if you're someone with mental illness, than you've probably heard plenty of insensitive, even offensive comments about your condition. Maybe a loved one announced that there's nothing really wrong...

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This Type of Exercise May Help Relieve Depression

Strength training is good for your body and your mind, according to a new review of more than 30 previously published studies. The paper, published in the journal JAMA Psychiatry, found that...

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Can This New Tracker Fight Seasonal Affective Disorder?

In case you haven’t noticed, the sun is setting at 6 p.m., people. Daylight savings time has come and gone. And our gripes about the lack of light in our lives are not without merit—humans truly are...

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Crippling Depression Led This Pro Tennis Player to Quit at Age 22. Five Years...

This story is part of Health’s #RealLifeStrong series, where we are celebrating women who represent strength, resilience, and grace. Winning isn’t everything—just ask former top-50 tennis player...

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How Teens Are Redefining the Conversation Around Depression, According to...

  Rowan Blanchard was 14 years old when she made headlines for a social media post in which she shared that she struggles with depression. The activist and actor, then starring on Girl Meets World,...

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Suicide Attempts Have Risen Among Kids and Teens. Here's What Parents Need to...

Attempted suicides and suicidal thoughts are on the rise among school-age children and teenagers, according to a new study published in Pediatrics. Based on data from 31 children’s hospitals around...

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Why This Ballerina With Panic Disorder and Depression Refuses to Apologize...

This interview is part of Health’s #RealLifeStrong series, where we are celebrating women who represent strength, resilience, and grace. Professional ballerina Sydney Magruder Washington is a...

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What Is Depression?

Jump to: Types of depression | Causes | Symptoms | Diagnosis | Treatment | Can depression be cured? | Coping with depression  What is depression? Depression is a common yet complex mental health...

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This Man Lost An Arm and Leg While Serving in Iraq—Here’s How He...

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This Instagram Activist Is Smashing the Stigma on Depression: ‘I Want...

  This profile is part of Health’s #RealLifeStrong series, where we are celebrating women who represent strength, resilience, and grace. About a year and a half ago, Brooklyn-born filmmaker Elyse Fox...

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Why Is January 16 Called Blue Monday and What Can You Do About It?

This article originally appeared on CoastalLiving.com. Blue Monday: Supposedly the “most depressing day of the year,” caused by a combination of post-holiday blues, guilt over abandoned New Year’s...

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Millennials Who Use More Social Media Sites Have Higher Depression, Anxiety

You've heard that using social media can be bad for your mental health, and that multitasking can wreak havoc on your brain. So the findings from a new study may come as no surprise: Juggling several...

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Researchers Identify a New, Effective Treatment for Depression

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), sometimes known as talk therapy, is often considered the “gold standard” for treating depression—but it can be expensive and difficult to get appointments with...

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Your Instagram Filters Could Be Signs of Depression, New Study Says

People who are clinically depressed are more likely to post grey or muted photos on Instagram, or to choose filters that create these effects, says a new study, while happier people tend to publish...

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