At the UC Davis clinic, if patients don’t improve after trying two antidepressants in succession and undergoing psychotherapy ...

After a stroke, many people develop depression that is driven by factors including cognitive difficulties, a lack of social participation, and self-perceived poor recovery. This depression can persist ...

As a condition, depression doesn’t always fly solo. In fact, depression is actually a risk factor for many health problems. Part of the reason is that depression can rob you of the desire to take care ...

There are certain lifestyle choices that can lower your risk of developing dementia, stroke and depression later in life, according to a recent study published in the Journal of Neurology, ...

Our microbiome, the billions of microorganisms that live in and on our bodies, control many important bodily functions, including those in our brain. Recent research by Amsterdam UMC, the University ...

Unipolar depression is a mental health condition that involves a low, sad, or hopeless mood. The term “unipolar,” which comes from the roots “uni” (one) and “polar” (end), means you have symptoms from ...

Many mental health and medical conditions have symptoms similar to depression -- like fatigue and sleep problems -- so you may think you have depression when really it’s something else. Here are the ...

Can I help this patient? Like most psychiatrists, I see many patients seeking help for clinical depression. It’s one of the most common mental health diagnoses in America: Twenty-one million adults, 8 ...

Depression treatment centers are facilities that offer long-term care. People with chronic depression or those with additional mental health needs may need 24-7 support. Before choosing a treatment ...