Thirty-year-old Adam* is not often lost for words, but confesses that he was unprepared for one piece of unsolicited mental health advice he received from a love interest one night. “I was on a date ...

We often mix up depression with sadness because both are linked to distress. Plus, since they're so commonly used, we mistakenly think they're the same. However, there are certain behaviors that will ...

Depression is a serious public health issue, afflicting some 260 million people worldwide. While there has been exhaustive research to support those who are struggling with the condition, less is ...

I have a very best friend who I've known for six years since our freshman year of high school. Lately he's been feeling really down and depressed. He actually tells me everything about it. He tells me ...

I was a teenager when I first experienced depression. It was hard to fall asleep and I did not want to wake up for school.

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