A recent Psychology Today blog post went viral arguing that maybe depression is trying to “save us.” Grounded in an evolutionary perspective and polyvagal theory, the author, Dr. Alison Escalante, ...

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Getting a certain number of daily steps has long been known to boost overall health — and now a new study has pinpointed how many you need to keep depression at bay. A research team led by Bruno ...

The geriatric depression scale is a self-reported screening survey to help detect depression in older adults. There’s a short version with 15 questions and a long version with 30. The geriatric ...

Exercise isn’t a depression cure-all — there’s no such thing. But plenty of research shows that exercise can reduce or even prevent symptoms of depression. Among people with depression and similar ...

As men age, a myriad of physical, emotional and social changes occur that can contribute to depression. While aging is a natural part of life, its impact on mental health is profound, particularly for ...

This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255). A new study suggests that exercise ...

Depression is a heavy burden that affects millions of women around the world, touching lives in deeply personal and often misunderstood ways. Despite being a common mental health issue, the reasons ...

Depression feels weird compared to things like fear or anger, which help us survive by warning us of danger or pushing us into action. Instead, it slows us down, saps our energy, and makes us pull ...