For many people, depression does not feel like dramatic despair. It feels like heaviness; like waking up already exhausted by a day that hasn't yet begun. “And depression doesn’t just affect mood, it ...

One of the strangest things about depression is that what one believes about its nature and causes can help—or hinder—healing. Depression is different from, say, hypothyroidism. It doesn’t matter ...

Retirement is often associated with feelings of joy, relaxation, and freedom, but research shows it can also be a challenging time emotionally. Many individuals who retire struggle with unexpected ...

15-Year Study Shows Sharp Rise in Depression Among U.S. College Students By Deanna Neff HealthDay ReporterWEDNESDAY, March 11, 2026 (HealthDay News) — For nearly two decades, the mental health of ...

Using medical or recreational marijuana to ease symptoms of numerous mental health conditions doesn’t work, according to two new analyses of existing gold-standard research. Medical marijuana includes ...

Imagine a severely depressed woman—let’s call her Amber—who just arrived at her therapist’s office. She is curious about receiving her first dose of psilocybin in a Phase 3 clinical study. Psilocybin ...

Understanding whether racial and ethnic inequities exist along the postpartum mental health care continuum is vital because inequitable identification of depression can lead to inequitable referral to ...

Hannah Harper is a wellness editor for Health. Previously, she was an associate editor, assistant editor, and editorial assistant for Health. She covers topics on nutrition, women's health, and more.