The Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D) is a widely used assessment tool that helps mental health professionals determine the severity of a person’s depression. The HAM-D assesses various ...

Understanding what depression is – and what it is not – is often the first step toward relief.

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Additionally, some patients report distressing withdrawal symptoms when they try to stop, such as insomnia, anxiety, and ...

A photo of a person with their hands covering their face, as if upset or depressed. Depression is commonly portrayed in media. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons. Many films and series have included ...

A large-scale randomized trial of texting therapy concluded that its outcomes were as good as video sessions in treating depression. By Ellen Barry One of the most popular mental health innovations of ...

Share on Pinterest Regular physical exercise is one of the healthy lifestyle habits that can lower the risk of depression. Javier Díez/Stocksy Seven healthy lifestyle factors have been identified by ...

Share on Pinterest The global prevalence of depression and anxiety continues to increase. Sergey Filimonov/Stocksy About 5% of the world’s adult population has depression, and about 40-50% of those ...