The results were striking. The narratives yielded four overarching themes, all with sub-themes, which are summarized below.

People whose depression symptoms ... The diagnosis of major depressive disorder is based on the patient's self-reported experiences, behavior reported by relatives or friends, and a mental status ...

One of the well known symptoms of clinical depression is episodes of pervasive sadness. But you might not know that there are ...

MDD diagnosis currently relies on the subjective assessment of symptoms by psychiatrists. However, there is very low concordance between psychiatrists in assessing MDD. The support provided by an ...

The cover story of Psychology Today this month, “Diagnosed In Adulthood,” made me think back to the timing of my own ...

and having at least two of the symptoms listed above but fewer than the five needed to diagnose major depression. Atypical depression is common despite its name (in this case, "atypical" means ...

The emphasis on depressive symptoms can make it difficult to diagnose bipolar disorder in women, and bipolar in women is often confused with major depression. Once you or your loved one has been ...

Here’s a look at the best and worst states in each of the four data categories: mental health provider ratio, suicide rate ...

A constant sense of hopelessness and despair is a sign you may have major depression ... Whether you're newly diagnosed with depression or already in treatment, learn how to make the most of ...

As I have previously written, studies across the span of people’s lives show that secure, long-term relationships are key to ...

Treatment-resistant major depression was associated with a 17% higher risk for all-cause mortality, driven largely by higher risk for suicide and accidental overdose.

A widely available and inexpensive antidepressant drug may soon save lives from an altogether different kind of disease. The ...