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

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Some people may experience seasonal depression during the spring. Symptoms can include low mood, reduced motivation, and more.

Why do positive moments sometimes fade almost as soon as they appear? New research shows that certain thoughts we have after good experiences may increase vulnerability to depression.

"I was going to cancel this session with you because I didn’t think I would be able to speak," said Mehan, blinking at me uncertainly from his Zoom screen. "It is the first time in two days I’ve ...

Everyone feels down sometimes. Bad weeks happen — disappointments pile up, energy drops, and life feels harder than usual. But when does normal sad or down feelings become clinical depression? The ...

Here are the long-term impacts of depression and why knowing the signs and symptoms matter for awareness.

"Mom says happy is a decision. But my happy is as hollow as a pin-pricked egg." A clip of poet Sabrina Benaim performing her slam poetry piece "Explaining My Depression To My Mother" has been viewed ...

A Ukrainian actor's powerful video explaining what depression feels like has gone viral. The clip resonated deeply with viewers across social media for its honest and visual portrayal of mental health ...

One of the hallmark symptoms of depression is something mental health experts call anhedonia. In a nutshell, anhedonia is a loss of interest or enjoyment in stuff you used to enjoy. And for a lot of ...