Depression can be an invisible barrier that makes social interaction feel daunting. It can lead to a vicious cycle where social withdrawal exacerbates depressive symptoms, creating a larger hurdle for ...

If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, you should call 911 (or your country's local emergency line) or go to an emergency room to get immediate help. Explain that it is a psychiatric ...

When you feel bad, even if it's embarrassing, confide in a friend. Talk about your problems or worries. Because depression sucks your energy, hope, and drive; making it difficult to do what you need ...

When people find out that I am a clinical psychologist, one of the most common responses I get is, “How do I help someone in my life struggling with mental health issues?” There is a reason this ...

Your spouse or partner begins to withdraw, very subtly at first. You notice them doomscrolling and sleeping more than usual. They seem grumpy or resentful, but you can’t point to any specific reason.

Forever ensnared in a love-fued between 1800s literature and modern gaming, Eman Fatima tries her best to appease both her hobbies by tapping away at her keyboard and writing about her favorite games ...

Depression doesn’t just affect the person living with it — it can ripple through every part of a romantic relationship as well. It’s natural to want to help, but it can be hard to know exactly how to ...

Judith Joseph, MD, created the first research-backed framework for assessing high-functioning depression. Now, the psychiatrist wants Black women take charge of their happiness with it. Her upcoming ...

While most people eagerly anticipate summer’s arrival with visions of beach days, barbecues, and endless sunshine, there’s a hidden reality that millions of Americans face each year. For these ...

The report stressed perinatal depression is not the same as "baby blues." Perinatal depression – which affects women during pregnancy and up to a year after delivery – can be prevented with counseling ...