Depression occurs in persons of all genders, ages, and backgrounds. It is among the leading causes of disability worldwide and a?ects more than 280 million people, with women being the larger ...

Study finds loneliness, physical activity, and living arrangements also play significant roles in mental health outcomes for Nigeria’s elderly population. Study: Influence of physical activity on ...

Depression is a complex and deeply personal experience. While almost everyone has periods of sadness, low mood or grief, depression is different. Major depressive disorder is persistent, interferes ...

Young people who are in higher education in England face a small increased risk of depression and anxiety, compared to their peers who are not attending higher education, finds a new study led by UCL ...

A recent survey reported in the American Journal of Orthopsychiatry points to a clear trend in the prevalence of depression and the access people have to treatment (psychotherapy and medication). The ...

Rep. Frances Holk-Jones, R-Foley, laughing on the floor of the Alabama House of Representatives at the Alabama State House in Montgomery, Alabama. The chamber unanimously passed Holk-Jones' ...

Many mothers would agree that the process of childbirth is not an easy experience. The body goes through physical, psychological and emotional changes. One of the most common problems that women face ...

October is National Depression Education and Awareness Month, and Tuesday, Oct. 10, is World Mental Health Day. This month aims to raise awareness about the disparities that exist in access to mental ...

At least 350 million people live with depression, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Also, the Centers for Disease Control statistics indicate an estimated 1 in 10 U.S. adults report ...