Most people think of depression as an illness of withdrawal. A person loses energy. Stops answering the phone. Misses work.

Depression is among the most common psychiatric disorders, estimated to affect between 280 million and 332 million people worldwide. This disorder is characterized by persistent sadness and ...

Spravato (esketamine) is a nasal spray used for depression and was approved by the FDA in 2019. It is specifically for treatment-resistant depression, meaning depression symptoms that have not gotten ...

The link between diet and depression is a critical area of research. It could lead to finding effective strategies to treat depression. A study found that mice who consumed a high-salt diet developed ...

In the U.S. women are far more likely than men to seek treatment for depression—as with all other conditions. Nevertheless, it is extremely important for anyone suffering to take steps to treat ...