Despite decades of research, scientists struggle to understand the mental health implications of DNA. Researchers were able ...

The geriatric depression scale is a self-reported screening survey to help detect depression in older adults. There’s a short version with 15 questions and a long version with 30. The geriatric ...

Depression in men often goes unnoticed, masked by societal expectations of stoicism and strength. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, men are diagnosed with depression at half the ...

Depression is characterized by a persistent low mood that can affect quality of life. If symptoms usually only occur in the winter months, it may be seasonal affective disorder (SAD), or major ...

Using exercise to treat depression can be as effective as therapy or antidepressants, according to a new review of previous trials, potentially offering an affordable and personalized approach to ...

Researchers report that vagus nerve stimulation helped many people with long-standing, treatment-resistant depression feel ...

Dear Savvy Senior: Where can I find help for depression? My husband, who's 68, has become lethargic and very irritable over the past year, and I'm concerned he's depressed. - Worried Wife ...

Exercise is a low cost, widely available option that has various other benefits. This makes it an attractive option for helping to manage symptoms of depression. Research indicates that exercise can ...