Depression
10 Best Supplements for Depression Worth Trying
Everyone is different, but some form of talk therapy and antidepressants (if you need them) are likely the best bets for managing depression. But certain vitamins and supplements may also help. Here's what the experts recommend.
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Nicer People Are More Prone to This Mental Health Disorder
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I Battled Depression for 20 Years and This Is the Treatment that Finally Worked
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12 Reasons People Get Depressed at Holiday Time
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15 Ways to Beat Symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder
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14 Little Ways You Can Avoid Seasonal Affective Disorder This Season
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10 Silent Signs You May Have Seasonal Affective Disorder
Losing interest in your hobbies? Getting more irritable at work? Ready to hibernate until the... -
9 Types of Depression You Didn’t Know You Could Have
People don’t realize that depression can take many forms. That bad mood you’re... -
11 Things About SAD That Psychologists Wish You Knew
You might crave donuts. You could start sleeping ridiculous hours. You could even feel lousy... -
17 Things Psychologists Wish People Knew About Depression
We debunk the myths and misinformation about mental illness that keep people from getting the... -
8 Hidden Signs of Depression to Watch Out For
Depression, especially milder cases, doesn’t always involve crying or feeling obviously unhappy. These subtler... -
Can You Ever Stop Taking Antidepressants?
The answer is yes, but the process for everyone will be dependent on their health,... -
14 of the Most Dangerous Misconceptions About Depression
Some ingrained notions about depression cause unneeded suffering for people with depression and those around... -
Depression Quiz: Can You ID the Symptoms?
Can you tell depression from sadness? From feelings of anxiety? Would you know it in...
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Depression vs. Anxiety: How to Tell the Difference
These are two of the most common mental health conditions in the United States, but... -
Your Medication Could Be Making You Depressed
Did you know that depression and suicidal thoughts are a side effect of more than 200... -
Say This One Thing and You Might Talk Someone Out of Suicide
17-year-old Desmond quickly realized the man sitting on the edge of the bridge was planning... -
7 Foods that Could Make Your Depression Worse
If you’re prone to the blues or just want to keep your spirits high,... -
Running Low on These Nutrients Could Trigger a Mood Disorder
Think the food you eat has nothing to do with the mood you're in? Think... -
12 Simple but Powerful Ways Psychologists Ward off Depression and Anxiety
Therapists have the same emotional highs and lows as everyone else, but they also have... -
8 Treatments That Are Better Than Antidepressants
Before trying medication, consider exercise, check your diet, or opt for light therapy. You'd be... -
How Countries with the Shortest Days Beat Seasonal Depression
Scandinavian countries are home to some of the darkest winters, yet their citizens are often...
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This Is One of the Best Ways to Treat Seasonal Affective Disorder (Bonus: It’s Free!)
Feeling blue? Up to a whopping 20 percent of us suffer from SAD—seasonal affective disorder—... -
Bad News Can Take a Toll on Your Mental Health—Here’s How to Cope
With natural disasters, health epidemics, and terrorist attacks dominating the news, it can be hard... -
If You Work Out This Much Each Week, Your Depression Risk Drops
Exercise is known to help keep your body in the physically best shape it can... -
The Surprising Way Sleeping Less Could Be a Fast-Acting Antidepressant
When you're feeling down, it's tempting to want to sleep away the day. But snoozing...