Welcome to Part IV in our “What to Do If You Are Depressed” blog series. Each day builds on what has come before. We are now aware that depression is a state of behavioral shutdown (Part I) and that ...

Another big cause is life stress. Sad or difficult events—such as losing someone close, going through a divorce, losing a job ...

Feeling stressed out? You’re not alone. Seventy-two percent of adults surveyed by the American Psychological Association reported feeling stressed out at least some of the time during the past month.

Everyone feels depressed from time to time. But not everyone has depression. Depression, also referred to as major depressive disorder or clinical depression, is a condition that can cause severe ...

“What do you do for a living?” is one of the most common questions you’re asked when you meet someone new, reinforcing how peoples’ jobs shape their identity. When identity and employment are so ...

If you have ever struggled with depression, you know that it is hard to think positively about yourself. The “depressive cognitive triad” means that when people are depressed, they tend to have ...

We often mix up depression with sadness because both are linked to distress. Plus, since they're so commonly used, we mistakenly think they're the same. However, there are certain behaviors that will ...

Burnout and depression share similar features that can make it challenging to tell the two apart. Burnout is considered situational, however, while depression can affect every area of daily life and ...

Depression often feels like a lonely battle. For those facing it, opening up to loved ones can seem overwhelming or even impossible. However, involving your family in your mental health journey can ...

Did you know that alcohol and depression often go hand in hand? The relationship appears to go both ways. Research shows the more a person drinks, the more likely they are to develop major depression.

Judith Joseph has spent most of her life building an impressive résumé. She is a board-certified psychiatrist, chair of the Women in Medicine Initiative for Columbia University’s Vagelos College of ...