Depression

Lane Johnson Depression

Lane Johnson's mental health advocacy may be the newly retired Eagle's most lasting impact

The mental health of high school students continues to improve from the lows of the COVID-19 pandemic

Youth Mental Health

Are too many Americans taking antidepressants?

Antidepressants Prescriptions Depression

Lindsay Clancy trial puts focus on postpartum psychosis; here's how it differs from depression

Clancy Postpartum Depression

New dads with paid paternity leave have better mental health than those who lack it, study finds

New Dads Anxiety

Summer may ease pressures on youth, but it's a good time to address mental health concerns

Summer Mental Health

Children's Health

Children are increasingly visiting doctors for anxiety and other mental health issues, study shows

Mental Health Pediatricians

1 in 10 LGBTQ+ young people attempted suicide in the last year, report shows

LGBTQ+ Suicide Rate

Exercise can be as effective as medication for depression and anxiety, new study shows

Depression Treatment Exercise

Many young people are being prescribed multiple psychiatric drugs at once — which can be risky

Antidepressants Mental Health

Sweating it out in saunas has a variety of physical and mental health benefits

Psychiatric disorders share more genetic overlap than scientists realized, study shows

Mental illness genes

Sleeping in on weekends may benefit teenagers' mental health

Teenagers Sleep Depression

Not all people who die by suicide are depressed — despite common thought

Suicide Prevention Genetics

As a health writer, here are five steps I took in 2025 that improved my life

Steps Better Health Naps

Energy drinks offer a jolt, but indulging in them can lead to adverse health effects

Red Bull Energy Drinks

Children's mental health improved after schools reopening during the pandemic

Schools Depression COVID

After a lifetime of seasonal depression, I finally tried light therapy. Here's what I learned

Light Lamp SAD

Children's Health

Kids who get smartphones before 12 have higher rates of depression, obesity and poor sleep

Smartphones Teens Study

Even a weeklong break from social media improves mental health, study says

Social Media Detox

Singing the national anthem before sporting events has helped this South Jersey woman cope with OCD

Ryan Brown Singing

Sen. Fetterman opens up about depression and his strained relationship with Gov. Shapiro

Fetterman interview

1 in 8 young Americans use ChatGPT or other AI bots for mental health issues

Back pain during pregnancy is often dismissed as a passing discomfort, but it should be taken seriously

Male views on masculinity are gradually shifting — and that's good for their mental health

For mild depression, texting with a therapist works as well as video sessions, study finds

Text Video Therapy

The side effects of antidepressants vary widely — choosing the right one is imperative, study finds

Antidepressants Side Effects

Women are more likely than men to have depression, and genetics may play a big role in that disparity

Genes Depression

Severe morning sickness doubles risk of mental health disorders after childbirth

Pregnancy Morning Sickness

New Jersey, with low depression and divorce rates, is among the happiest states in America

People with behavioral health disorders often marry spouses with the same conditions, study finds

Marriage Mental Health

Are the Sunday scaries ruining your weekends? Here's how to cope

Sunday Scaries Work Stress

Most college freshmen feel homesick – recognizing this is the first step toward coping with it

College Homesickness

TikTok, Reddit users share horror stories of addictive tonic sold at gas stations, vape shops and online

Feel Free TikTok Kratom

Children's Health

Youth athletes, not just professionals, may face mental health risks from repeated traumatic brain injuries

Dogs are great for therapy — even when sessions are held virtually

Summertime got you feeling down? Here's how to beat heat-induced blues

Summer SAD Tips

How children use screens matters more than how much time they spend on them

Child Screen Time

Alternative Medicine

For cancer patients with depression, psilocybin may provide lasting relief

Your brain learns from rejection − here's how it becomes your compass for connection

Break Up Rejection

Clinical depression among older teens doubled in recent years, analysis finds

Teen Depression Rate

Subtle cyberbullying, like excluding peers from group chats, is just as traumatic as overt attacks, study shows

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