Alabama native Lisa Roberts, 65, had been navigating depression for most of her adult life. Roberts, who works in cybersecurity, notes that major life changes such as changing careers, raising a child ...

Depression continues to grip roughly 332 million people worldwide, according to World Health Organization estimates. While standard antidepressant medications offer relief for many, nearly half of ...

Research shows mental health problems account for about 23% of maternal deaths in the country.

How do I know if I need therapy or medication (or both)? Living with any mental health condition can feel overwhelming at times. Chances are, if you’re reading this article, you’re probably looking ...

If you feel a lift after exercise, you're in good company. Movement can boost mood, and according to the results of a new study, it can also help relieve symptoms of depression. As part of a review of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A majority of Americans suffering from treatable depression or anxiety avoid taking medications that could help them due to fears ...

More than 80% of pregnant patients stopped or interrupted their medications during gestation, which was associated with nearly double the risk for an emergency visit for mental health reasons, ...

Treatment with antidepressants often requires fine-tuning. A medication may work well for a while and then seem to be less effective, with breakthrough depression episodes occurring more frequently.

So what about exercise? Our new research confirms physical activity can be just as effective for some people as therapy or medication. This is especially true when it's social and guided by a ...

Cancer survivors used antidepressants and anxiolytics more often than other US adults, according to recent data from the National Health Interview Survey. But non-Hispanic Black survivors were ...