I regret to say there is no simple or easy answer to this question. Many people use the word ‘depression’ to refer to normal disappointment or sadness, and there can be little doubt that the concept ...

Welcome to Part XIV in our “What to Do If You Are Depressed” blog series. The last post focused on relationships, and the post before that was about emotions. Today’s entry is about “thinking” and ...

Dr. David Brendel answers the question: 'Substance Abuse And Depression?' — -- Question: What is the relationship between depression and substance abuse? Answer: There is a very close ...

Burnout, a state of emotional, physical and mental exhaustion following prolonged stress, has been described in workplaces since a fifth century monastery in Egypt. Burnout and depression can look ...

Tell someone with depression that they are not alone and that they are important to you. Encourage them to seek care, like medication or therapy, for their depression. Offer to help with errands or ...

Diagnosing depression often starts with a screening tool, which is a short questionnaire that asks about depression symptoms and frequency. If you have one or more of the nine warning signs below, ...