This story was reviewed by Daniel Z. Lieberman, MD. Maybe you’re neck-deep in a two-week funk you just can’t seem to shake, or perhaps you’ve been struggling with severe depression for years. No ...

Virtually everyone has some experience with depression; however, the term “depression” has so many different meanings that confusion and invalidation often result when laypersons talk about their ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. For some people with depression, finding the right medication can be a process of trial and ...

Mental health professionals use the DSM to standardize the diagnosis and treatment processes for mental health conditions, including types of depression. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of ...

“There are currently no tests available to help pinpoint what type of depression (people) have, or, I think especially importantly, what treatment might be most suitable for them,” said Dr. Leanne ...

IF YOU STRUGGLE with depression, you know all too well the condition doesn't just affect you mentally. The mental distress can manifest into a number of physical symptoms as well. People with ...

New hope for earlier treatment might be on the horizon for people suffering the most severe form of depression. In a study of patients watching emotionally evocative movies, the responses of people ...

Mood disorders include depressive disorders and bipolar disorders. These types of psychiatric disorders affect a person’s emotions and may cause severe lows, called depression, and highs, called mania ...

Inflammation markers may signal depression in women with type 2 diabetes, but vary based on depression symptoms and measures, according to a new study led by researchers at NYU Rory Meyers College of ...

Hyperarousal plays an important role in mental disorders. It influences the severity of insomnia, depression, anxiety, ...

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