Teenagers in the United States are in crisis. That news got hammered home earlier this year following the release of a nationally representative survey showing that over half of high school girls ...

Hopelessness refers to a state of complete lack of optimism or belief in our ability to respond to a situation. Researchers theorize that when we frequently expect to encounter bad outcomes, and we ...

Depression is a system of beliefs, behaviors, and ways of relating to people that keeps you locked in a trap. But there are ways out of this trap. In previous posts, I have discussed how low ...

Depression is a common and serious mental health condition that comes in many forms. Learn about the distinct types of depression, including bipolar depression and postpartum depression.

Feeling persistently sad, exhausted, or hopeless doesn’t always mean you’re dealing with clinical depression. Several medical conditions create nearly identical symptoms that can fool both patients ...

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Thirteen year-old Alita told me she knew there was something wrong with her—something that made her “less than.” She felt that, somehow, she was “marked” and deeply unacceptable—even ugly—inside. She ...

Few mental health conditions are as misunderstood or as mischaracterized as depression. Among mental health professionals, it's known to be a debilitating disorder that can rob people of motivation, ...

COMMENTARY: Our young people’s sadness, hopelessness and suicidal thoughts are a desperate cry for this attentive love in the midst of their existential and ever-urgent questions. Much of the media ...

We are social creatures – we like to be heard. Yet, an enduring tragedy of modern society remains that there are things more often left unsaid, in the rare occasion there is actually something to say.

Situational depression arises when an event or circumstance triggers you into a bout of depression. AI can help to overcome ...

Discover the nine subtypes of depression and their key symptoms. Since treatment can vary for each type, it’s important to consult your doctor for guidance. Most people go through periods of deep ...