As common as depression is—about one person in 10 experiences depression in any given year—it still eludes complete understanding. There does not seem to be a single cause; rather many factors ...

Patients with type 2 diabetes often have comorbid major depressive disorder, but the underlying neurobiological substrates are still poorly understood. The goal of this study was, therefore, to ...

A common amino acid, glycine, can deliver a "slow-down" signal to the brain, likely contributing to major depression, anxiety and other mood disorders in some people, scientists at the Wertheim UF ...

Wendy Wisner is a journalist and international board certified lactation consultant (IBCLC). She has written about all things pregnancy, maternal/child health, parenting, and general health and ...

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 ...

Depression is characterized by a persistent low mood that can affect quality of life. If symptoms usually only occur in the winter months, it may be seasonal affective disorder (SAD), or major ...

Lack of motivation is a possible depression symptom, but when it significantly affects your day-to-day activities, it may be ...

Depression is a state of unhappiness and hopelessness - a psychiatric disorder manifested by persistent feelings of dejection, lack of energy, poor concentration and sometimes suicidal thoughts. There ...