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With the cold winter days stretching longer and getting darker earlier outside, it's easy to find yourself in a funk. Without ...

There are many types of psychotherapy that have been shown to help relieve depression symptoms. The right one for you will depend on your symptoms and needs. Psychotherapy is a common treatment method ...

Light therapy involves spending 20-30 minutes a day in front of a light box, which can help regulate happiness hormones like ...

Man in front of a light therapy box, which mimics the sun and treats people suffering from seasonal affective disorder. You don't need a clinical definition to know something's off when the mere ...

About two years ago, Brooklyn-based journalist Wandy Felicita Ortiz was diagnosed with major depressive disorder (MDD). In addition to taking the antidepressant medication sertraline (Zoloft), Ortiz ...

Experiencing feelings of sadness or lack of purpose is a common reaction to the significant life transition of retirement. Feelings of depression in retirement can often be eased by creating a daily ...

Mental health issues are the leading cause of maternal mortality. Group therapy, S.S.R.I.s and a new medication can help. By Dana G. Smith In recent years, mental health struggles have become the ...

Could zaps to the brain be the answer to depression when nothing else seems to work? A unique technique is showing promise when medication and therapy aren’t enough. And one South Florida man told ...

Mark Ruffalo recalled his best friend’s suicide at age 20, when he was struggling with his own mental health. The actor said ...