With the cold winter days stretching longer and getting darker earlier outside, it's easy to find yourself in a funk. Without those warm rays to provide that much-needed vitamin D boost, life can ...

Seasonal depression, often referred to as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), affects millions of people each year, particularly during the darker fall and winter months. It's not just "winter blues," ...

Early recognition, compassionate listening and support from a mental-health professional can help children heal and thrive ...

CBT has long been considered a gold-standard treatment for depression—but does it still hold up? A new review of over 60 recent trials suggests its effects remain strong.

As daylight diminishes, people can feel their mood dimming. In fact, millions of U.S. adults experience seasonal affective ...

Some artificial intelligence chatbots show promise at helping people with depression improve their symptoms. Other AI bots may give bad advice that doesn't help or leads to harm. So how do you tell ...

Medical students face a variety of mental health problems but could be reluctant to seek help. In fact, research reveals that medical students are more likely to experience anxiety, burnout, and ...

Decades of research have established that movement has a positive effect on mental health. By Erik Vance When it comes to mental health, most treatments for conditions like depression or anxiety come ...

Ice cream, swimming pools, barbecues and beaches – summer has many positive associations. But some people feel more anxious and depressed during the hotter months and may suffer from a type of ...

Depression rates in the U.S. are climbing to historic highs, with younger adults and lower-income households bearing the ...