New genetic research has revealed that depression may be a direct cause of Type 2 diabetes, according to scientists from the UK. The two conditions have always been linked: Patients with Type 2 ...

Depression is characterized by a persistent low mood that can affect quality of life. If symptoms usually only occur in the winter months, it may be seasonal affective disorder (SAD), or major ...

Clinical depression is often linked to aches and pains, including back pain. Having chronic back pain is also associated with worsening depression symptoms in some people. Research indicates there’s a ...

Persistent depression following transient ischemic attack is associated with a 4-fold increase in 5-year all-cause mortality and higher disability.

Up to 90% of people who menstruate experience pain during their periods. For some, that pain is severe and linked with symptoms of depression, which are often thought to be a result of the intense ...

Depression, a pervasive and complex mental health condition, affects millions of lives worldwide. Yet, the roots of this condition are often elusive, leaving both sufferers and their loved ones ...

As common as depression is—about one person in 10 experiences depression in any given year—it still eludes complete understanding. The trigger for depression can be almost any negative experience or ...

Lizzie Duszynski-Goodman is a journalist living in the Midwest with her husband and two young children. Her work explores the intersection of mental health, wellness and parenting. She is the former ...

Radial reports that teen depression is prevalent yet under-treated. Effective options include therapy, antidepressants, and ...

People with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) also often experience depression. OCD is a mental health condition that causes people to have obsessions and compulsions. Obsessions are repeated ...

Dr. Koenig answers the question: 'Difference Between Depression, Sadness?' — -- Question: What is the difference between depression and sadness? Answer: There's a difference between depression ...