Self-medication through drugs, alcohol, and other risky behavior is a way many people mask their depression. Recognizing the signs could help save a life.
Exercise does more than just keep us thin—it stimulates key feel-good chemicals in the brain, which is why it's the most commonly prescribed form of treatment for depression.
Depression can make you feel like someone else and your partner is going to notice the difference. Learn how to support your loved one through depression.
Learn about appropriate ways to discuss depression, including words and phrases you shouldn't use, like "snap out of it."
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Have a loved one with depression? One depression patient shared his story of depression to offer others an insider perspective.
Postpartum depression affects as many as 13 percent of new mothers. In the U.S., that's half a million women. Learn about symptoms, causes, risks, and more.
