Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Self-care means doing things that help you live well and keep up your mental and physical health. Revamping your sleep routine, ...

A recent Psychology Today blog post went viral arguing that maybe depression is trying to “save us.” Grounded in an evolutionary perspective and polyvagal theory, the author, Dr. Alison Escalante, ...

Research suggests music therapy may help improve depression symptoms when used alongside medication and psychotherapy. It works by increasing blood flow and activating neurons in brain areas tied to ...

For many people, depression does not feel like dramatic despair. It feels like heaviness; like waking up already exhausted by a day that hasn't yet begun. “And depression doesn’t just affect mood, it ...

Depression requires active treatment, because the disorder itself can have enduring effects on brain function that make future episodes more likely. Apart from the intensity of emotional pain and ...

Depression is a leading cause of disability worldwide. Depending on the severity of someone's depression, it can significantly interfere with their ability to function day to day and perform even ...

When a Republican, male politician spoke publicly about a leave he took to get help for his depression, the US saw something ...