Depression

7 things to avoid when you are depressed

Depression is associated with persistently negative feelings, significantly affecting your thoughts and behaviour. The persistent feeling of sadness or loss of interest that characterises major...

This therapy more effective than ketamine in treating severe depression

In a new study from Lund University in Sweden, researchers compared the effects of intravenous ketamine treatment with ECT (electroconvulsive therapy) treatment in severe...

6 less obvious signs of depression you need to know

Depression is a mental health disorder characterized by persistently depressed mood or loss of interest in activities, causing big impairment in daily life. You might...

Try this daily routine to fight off depression

Depression is a common mental health condition that affects many people every day. It affects how you feel, think and behave, and there are physical...

6 signs you’re severely depressed

Depression is more than having a cloud hanging overhead. It is a mood disorder and may be described as feelings of sadness, loss, or anger...

11 things hidden depression make you do

Depression is not a condition that has one specific cause. It can happen for many different reasons and have many triggers. Usually, depression doesn't...

A simple blood test can help detect depression

In a new study from the University of Illinois Chicago, researchers are one step closer to developing a blood test that provides a simple...

What are the differences between anxiety and depression

Everyone feels worried or anxious at some time and it’s not always easy to tell if you are experiencing anxiety or depression. Anxiety is your body's...

How to win the battle against depression

After suffering a tragic loss, Kaiser Permanente member and employee Bertha Loaiza shares her journey to become an advocate for suicide awareness and prevention. Dr....

8 signs someone is secretly depressed

Have you ever heard of the term “smiling depression”, “high-functioning depression” or “hidden depression”? As these names imply, this is when a clinically depressed person...