Jaimie Dalessio Clayton

You might not know what to do or say when a friend or family member is dealing with depression symptoms. Learn six ways you can offer help for depression.

Symptoms of depression and the progression of this mental health condition can vary from person to person, but there are some symptoms you should not ignore. Find out which symptoms are red flags.

Having major depressive disorder (MDD) means you’re experiencing symptoms like sadness, insomnia, loss of interest in activities, and fatigue all the time.

Depression medications work in different ways, with most acting on mood-regulating brain chemicals; people may respond better to some than others. Drug classes include SSRIs, SNRIs, cyclics, and MAOIs. Read on for more on traditional and breakthrough medi

How to recognize the warning signs and symptoms of clinical depression and what to do to treat it with and without medication.

Caregiving is complicated, and caring for yourself — the caregiver — is equally so. Learn about the signs of caregiver depression and how to get the help you need.

Ketamine, a prescription sedative used in animals as a tranquilizer and in humans for minor surgery, is now being used to help treat depression. It may work more directly on areas of the brain associated with depression than standard antidepressants.

Depression during perimenopause, the years before menopause, is common in women. New guidelines are the first-ever guidelines for the evaluation and treatment of perimenopausal depression.

Designer Kate Spade reportedly died by suicide on Tuesday, June 5, 2018. Here, a psychologist shares the warning signs of suicide and how to get help for yourself or a loved one if you’re struggling with mental illness or having suicidal thoughts.

Study finds that diagnoses jumped by one-third overall, with the highest rise among adolescents and millennials.

Not all depression appears the same. Men, women, and teenagers may all exhibit signs and symptoms of depression in different ways.

Taking a peek at what’s in the toilet can benefit your health! Read on to find out everything from what it means when your poop floats to how often you should go number two.

Adults who live alone have an 80% higher chance of having depression than those who live with other people, according to a recent study. But living solo...

Stuck in a mental rut, constantly rehashing old problems and bad events? It may be leading to depression. Learn how to break the cycle...

Americans prefer medication for depression, with 80% popping a pill for the condition, according to a Consumer Reports poll. But using antidepressants correctly will help your recovery, according to one Harvard-trained psychiatrist. Read on for his expert

It’s hard to be anxious and sad if you’re laughing, which is why humor is such a useful tool in combatting depression. Here, 5 health benefits of laughing.

“A quotation at the right moment is like bread to the famished,” says the Talmud. Here are 30 to keep you motivated to keep going.

Treat seasonal affective disorder like the depression it is -- with diet, exercise, and the help of a professional.

Focused repetition of a soothing word or phrase, or mantras, helps you to relax and primes your body’s parasympathetic nervous system.

A nutrient called taurine, found dark meat of turkey and chicken, may protect women with high cholesterol against coronary heart disease, according to new research.