Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Involving five million participants, the world’s largest and most diverse genetic study into depression revealed nearly 300 ...

Persistent news coverage of school shootings can take a significant toll on teenagers' mental health, according to a new study co-authored by a University of Massachusetts Amherst media violence ...

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Researchers reported rapid, significant improvement in depression, with the benefits lasting for months after treatment.

As the U.S. confronts a rising mental health crisis, a recent study highlights the urgent need for bipartisan efforts to improve access to care. The study, published this month in the Journal of ...

Depression is a complex and deeply personal experience. While almost everyone has periods of sadness, low mood or grief, ...

Learn more about a clinical trial examining a potential new treatment for depression in adult patients. Managing symptoms of depression can feel overwhelming, but you are not alone. If you experience ...

A recent study suggests that eating nuts could have some surprising mental health benefits. The study, published in the journal Clinical Nutrition, found that eating about 30 grams of nuts every day ...

Depression can affect anyone. It is common, and in many cases severe. These days, there are good treatments available, typically involving a combination of psychotherapy and medication. However, ...

Every winter, millions of Americans - as much as 5% of the population - deal with the low moods and lethargy that can come with the holiday season. That’s according to The Washington Post, where ...