Depression

Depression is a serious medical illness that involves the brain. It's more than just a feeling of being "down in the dumps" or "blue" for a few days. If you are one of the more than 20 million people in the United States who have depression, the feelings do not go away. They persist and interfere with your everyday life.

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Weight loss surgery leads to significant boost in self esteem

Weight loss surgery leads to significant boost in self esteem

Positive wellbeing may help reduce the risk of memory loss in middle age

Positive wellbeing may help reduce the risk of memory loss in middle age

Addictive screen use linked to poor mental health in preteens

Addictive screen use linked to poor mental health in preteens

Can a Japanese diet help with depression? Large study says yes

Can a Japanese diet help with depression? Large study says yes

Equal access, unequal impact: Parkinson’s hits minorities harder in the UK

Equal access, unequal impact: Parkinson’s hits minorities harder in the UK

Sensory sensitivity and partner support shape perinatal depression trajectories

Sensory sensitivity and partner support shape perinatal depression trajectories

Aquatic therapy eases back pain and boosts mental health

Aquatic therapy eases back pain and boosts mental health

Understanding long-term challenges for older breast cancer survivors

Understanding long-term challenges for older breast cancer survivors

World Wellbeing Week: Bedfont® Scientific Limited highlights ongoing investment in employee wellbeing

World Wellbeing Week: Bedfont® Scientific Limited highlights ongoing investment in employee wellbeing

Uncovering unexpected impacts of popular GLP-1 diabetes drugs

Uncovering unexpected impacts of popular GLP-1 diabetes drugs

Paternal mental health found to impact child development

Paternal mental health found to impact child development

Rising temperatures linked to more severe sleep apnea worldwide

Rising temperatures linked to more severe sleep apnea worldwide

Single-dose of psilocybin shows long-term relief for depression in cancer patients

Single-dose of psilocybin shows long-term relief for depression in cancer patients

Two existing medications work effectively together in treating alcohol use disorder

Two existing medications work effectively together in treating alcohol use disorder

Understanding the role of astrocytes in depression and neuroinflammation

Understanding the role of astrocytes in depression and neuroinflammation

Exercise therapy shows long-term benefits for people with rheumatic diseases

Exercise therapy shows long-term benefits for people with rheumatic diseases

Breathing patterns reveal clues about mental and physical well-being

Breathing patterns reveal clues about mental and physical well-being

Study finds no added behavioral risk in children with preterm-born siblings

Study finds no added behavioral risk in children with preterm-born siblings

Unpredictable caregiving rewires the brain’s threat response

Unpredictable caregiving rewires the brain’s threat response

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