Karlee Lipton of Conway, Arkansas, was surprised by the way postpartum depression hit her when she had her baby in the summer of 2024. Lipton had already seen a therapist and a psychiatrist to help ...

Communication with a spouse who is depressed requires listening skills, discernment, and self-control. Talking through ...

What do you say to someone who is depressed? It is generally important to tell your family member or friend who is depressed that they are not alone and that they are important to you. It is important ...

When people find out that I am a clinical psychologist, one of the most common responses I get is, “How do I help someone in my life struggling with mental health issues?” There is a reason this ...

Our Ask the Therapist columnist, Lori Gottlieb, advises a reader who wants to help a struggling pal but is growing frustrated ...

Depression is a common but serious mental health condition that affects how a person feels, thinks, and functions in everyday life. It’s more than just feeling sad or going through a tough time.

Researchers still don’t understand what, exactly, causes depression. But what is clear is this: It doesn’t have anything to do with waking up and simply choosing not to appreciate all the good things ...

A recent research review shows that exercise may be nearly as effective as therapy in managing depression. However, experts ...

Sometimes in counseling, I see couples where both partners tend toward depression. When two people with negative worldviews meet, there is a sense of “coming home.” Whether they meet the criteria for ...

New research shows exercise is as effective as medication at reducing symptoms of depression. And you don't need to run a ...