Depression support groups such as those sponsored by Mental Health America (MHA) or the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) are geared toward meeting the needs of those with depression.

As discrimination increased, the increase in screening positive for depression, anxiety or both varied by race, with a more noticeable rise among groups that are often overlooked in these ...

T heir names are unknown but their pain is nonetheless evident. A user on Reddit, a social-media site, was “fairly close to ...

Unfortunately, the overall rate of depression for the entire group rose over the 10 years, from an average of 8% to 12%, while antidepressant use increased from about 6% to 10%.

Interpersonal therapy, or IPT, is a short-term, focused treatment for depression.Studies have shown that IPT, which addresses interpersonal issues, may be at least as effective as short-term ...

LAST year, one of our most commonly held ideas about depression was turned upside down. “Antidepressants study casts doubt on drugs taken by 8m people,” The Times newspaper stated in July.

Doctors often miss depression symptoms for certain groups — a routine screening policy could help A study on depression screenings in healthcare supports the need for equitable and universal care .

Unfortunately, the overall rate of depression for the entire group rose over the 10 years, from an average of 8% to 12%, while antidepressant use increased from about 6% to 10%.

Previous research on the same group of women found the intervention also cut their short-term risk of depression and diabetes, and supported healthier stress responses in their children. “Given the ...