In 2023, an estimated 11.4% of adult Americans took antidepressants. Here's how the class of medication can help depression symptoms.

If you have negative thoughts or suicidal feelings, resources are available to help. In the US, call the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988; in the UK, call the Samaritans at 116 123; and in Australia ...

One of the questions I'm often asked is, "What Can I Do To Help Someone With Depression?" The answer: There are many things you can do to help. 1) Listen Compassionately: One of the most important ...

Depression among retirees has become a problem for retirees adjusting after they quit working full-time. Traci Richmond ...

You may feel trapped in a job or relationship where you feel miserable but don't see a way out. Here are some suggestions for ...

How to recognize depression in older adults. Aug. 3, 2010 — -- About 7 million people over the age of 65 have been diagnosed with depression, and many more could be suffering. Dr. Marie Savard ...

If you’re alarmed by those numbers, you’re not alone. “I’m not surprised that there was a drastic increase [in depression], although I was surprised that it was 60 percent,” Heather Hagen, MS, LMFT, ...

Clinical depression is often linked to aches and pains, including back pain. Having chronic back pain is also associated with worsening depression symptoms in some people. Research indicates there’s a ...