Feeling sad from time to time is normal. We can feel sad for various reasons, such as learning our favorite coworker is leaving for another job, fighting with a loved one, or not achieving a personal ...

When I first started putting together the protocol for assessing depression and bipolar disorder, I was working with a professor of Psychiatry to make sure the ideas were sound. His advice was to ...

Depression doesn’t look the same for everyone, and gender plays a role. Hormonal differences, societal expectations, and stress coping styles all contribute. Because symptoms vary, it’s important to ...

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Whether your child is tantruming, pushing for independence, or heading to college, each new phase sparks emotions: your emotions. Sadness. Anger. Guilt. Anxiety. Learning how to understand our ...

Many of us grow up learning to suppress our feelings instead of understanding them. We're taught to "toughen up" or to prioritize productivity or practicality over emotional well-being. But the truth ...

As daylight hours grow shorter during the winter months, many people begin to experience symptoms of seasonal affective disorder (SAD); more commonly known as seasonal depression. Doctors estimate ...

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Depression is one of the most common mental health disorders that affects millions of people worldwide. Recognizing the signs and symptoms is essential. Dr. Rosemarie ...

Childhood depression is a serious mental health condition that can affect children’’s emotional well-being and daily functioning. While it’s normal for children to experience sadness and mood changes ...