Depression

Face blindness

Face blindness can be an isolating and embarrassing condition – and it's more prevalent than once believed

Ketamine has become an at-home treatment for depression, but some scientists say that set-up is too risky

Ketamine treatment

John Fetterman's decision to seek help for depression should be a tipping point for other men to do likewise

Fetterman Depression Stigmas

Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman hospitalized with clinical depression

Children's Health

Teen girls are facing 'alarming' levels of violence, suicidal thoughts, CDC says

Mental health teen girls

Years of exposure to air pollution can increase your risk of depression or anxiety, experts say

Air pollution and mental health

The NFL has been slow to embrace mental health support for players

Eagles star Lane Johnson is learning how to block his biggest opponent, anxiety, and helping others confront it, too

Lane Johnson Mental Health Eagles

Seasonal affective disorder affects millions of Americans, but bright-light therapy may help

Chronic fatigue syndrome

To reduce stress levels in the new year, try sleeping more, adopting a hobby and other strategies

Stress Management Strategies

The holiday blues leave many Americans feeling down during a season that emphasizes being merry

Holiday Blues Depression

Doctors often miss depression symptoms for certain groups, but a routine screening policy could reduce the gap

Depression Screening

Mindfulness may be just as effective at treating anxiety as drugs, new research suggests

Mindfulness anxiety treatment

Expectant mothers with autism face extra challenges, studies show

Expectant mothers with autism

Bird songs are more than pleasant chirping – the sound boosts mental well-being, scientists say

Birds mental health

Toxic workplaces can adversely impact employees' health, U.S. Surgeon General warns

Football stars like Lane Johnson provide men a playbook to confront their mental health challenges

Children age 8 and older should be screened for anxiety, new federal guidelines state

Anxiety Screenings Children

Taking antidepressants while pregnant won't increase baby's risk of autism or ADHD, study finds

Antidepressant pregnancy

Sexual struggles after cancer treatment are common, but help is available

Cancer Sex Life

Most adults should receive routine anxiety screenings, U.S. task force says

Anxiety Screening Adults

Suicide is a leading cause of death in the U.S. – knowing the warning signs could save a life

Warning signs of suicide

A sense of purpose can be hard to find, but it's linked to many health benefits

Sense of purpose

College students are increasingly depressed and anxious – making a mental health checklist may help

mental health checklist

New fathers can get postpartum depression, but their risk factors and symptoms often differ from mothers

Male postpartum depression

Pa. bill to study of psilocybin – the drug in magic mushrooms – as mental health treatment languishes in Harrisburg

Therapy on the go: Mildly depressed or simply stressed, people are tapping apps for mental health care

Cell phone

People with inflammatory bowel disease are at higher risk of depression – and so are their siblings

IBD Depression Siblings

Even a short break from social media can improve your mental health

Social media mental health

Even half the recommended amount of exercise can help beat depression

Exercise Depression Risk

Mental illnesses may increase risk for COVID-19 breakthrough cases, study finds

mental health breakthrough covid

New Jersey high schools should start later to give teens much-needed sleep, lawmakers say

New Jersey School Start Times

Is social media harmful to teens' mental health? Not necessarily, study finds

Social Media Mental Health

Exercise particularly boosts heart health of people with anxiety or depression, study finds

Exercise Heart Health

Ozone pollution doesn't just irritate the lungs – it's also linked to depression

Children's Health

Having certain health conditions as a teen may accelerate aging as an adult

Smoking and aging

First-time moms at greater risk of postpartum depression, study finds

Postpartum depression risk

Caught a case of the winter blues? Exercise and eating healthy may help

Winter Blues Exercise

The youth mental health crisis needs immediate action, CHOP doctor tells Congress

Children's Mental Health Crisis

Seasonal affective disorder is more than just 'winter blues'; Here's how to combat it

Seasonal Affective Disorder

Ketamine use for depression remains experimental, but it may reduce suicidal thoughts

Ketamine Depression Treatment

Severe depression changes the brains of women and men differently, study finds

Depression brain women

Quartet Health receives $60 million to improve mental health access

IBX Quarter Health

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