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

A recent Psychology Today blog post went viral arguing that maybe depression is trying to “save us.” Grounded in an evolutionary perspective and polyvagal theory, the author, Dr. Alison Escalante, ...

Depression can hit at any age, and you’re just as likely to get it in your later years as you are when you’re younger. In fact, the Mental Health Foundation (MHF) says depression is the most common ...

I seem to get depressed about things more than my friends do. What can I do about it? A patient recently asked me this question. At some point, everyone gets depressed — for instance, when a ...

Menopause and Depression: What’s the Link? Hormonal changes during your menstrual cycle can be linked to an increased risk for depression. That includes the hormone fluctuations of perimenopause, ...

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 ...