Want to learn more about the language that describes the mental illness that affects more than 264 million people globally? Here’s the lowdown on the vocabulary you’ll need to ‘speak’ depression.

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 ...

Antidepressant. A drug used to treat depression. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are a class of antidepressants that includes drugs like citalopram (Celexa), escitalopram (Lexapro), ...

According to an estimate by the World Health Organization (WHO), more than 350 million people are suffering from depression globally. This brings us to an important question – what is depression?

Depression is characterized by a persistent low mood and loss of interest, while anxiety involves overwhelming worry and fear. Both conditions can significantly impair daily life and well-being. While ...

Several psychiatrists are considering changing guidelines that define depression, due to findings from a new study. Michele Norris talks with Dr. Michael First of Columbia University about expanding ...

In a recent study published in JAMA Network Open, researchers explored how structural and functional aspects of the brain, as seen through neuroimaging, differ between individuals with high exposure ...