Since the 1960s, researchers have postulated that major depression stems from disruptions in the serotonin neurotransmitter system, but the evidence for that idea, though plentiful, was indirect. In ...

More than 1 in 5 workers in healthcare support roles and 18% of healthcare practitioners report having been diagnosed with depression in their lifetime — significantly higher than the overall ...

Radial reports that teen depression is prevalent yet under-treated. Effective options include therapy, antidepressants, and lifestyle changes.

Postpartum depression after stillbirth involves profound grief and symptoms of postpartum depression, like sadness, guilt, and anxiety. Therapy, support groups, or medications may help ease these ...