Life has many ups and downs, and it's normal to feel the lows from time to time. However, for some people, this sadness may be more severe and longer lasting and is called depression. Depression is ...

Seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, is a type of recurring major depression kicked off by seasonal change—usually starting as days get darker and shorter in the fall and relenting in the spring ...

Many experts recognize four major types of depression: major depressive disorder, the depression of bipolar disorder, postpartum depression, and a low-grade, chronic depression known as dysthymia.

Medically reviewed by Kathleen Daly, MD Postpartum depression (PPD), sometimes called perinatal depression, is a type of ...

Older adults are more likely to suffer from subsyndromal depression. This type of depression doesn’t always meet the full criteria for major depression. However, it can lead to major depression ...

New study links plant-based milk to higher anxiety and depression risk. Semi-skimmed cow's milk shows potential benefits for ...

Journalist Jacqueline Mendelsohn experienced mood swings and random bouts of crying with her first child. "I remember bursting into tears as I brought my daughter home and walked through the ...

New genetic risk factors for depression have been identified across all major global populations for the first time, allowing scientists to predict risk of depression regardless of ethnicity.