I regret to say there is no simple or easy answer to this question. Many people use the word ‘depression’ to refer to normal disappointment or sadness, and there can be little doubt that the concept ...

Several psychiatrists are considering changing guidelines that define depression, due to findings from a new study. Michele Norris talks with Dr. Michael First of Columbia University about expanding ...

The study identifies 28 key criteria for assessing depression apps, emphasizing safety and clinical validity to enhance ...

Make no mistake, depression is a common disease. It is both difficult to treat and highly preventable, which may be why it is so often misunderstood and misdiagnosed. The symptoms of depression ...

A seasoned psychiatrist and psychologist, Dr. Otefe Edebi speaks on the difference between depression and psychosis and why the case of Joy may actually be psychosis. MANY have described Joy’s ...

Depression and seasonal affective disorder (SAD) share similar symptoms, but depression can occur at any time of the year, while SAD follows a recurring seasonal pattern. For a SAD diagnosis, a person ...