Depression

Antidepressants are a common way to treat depression. But they work a little differently for everyone.

You probably got your antidepressants from your primary care doctor. But how should follow-up care work?

You’ve been diagnosed with depression -- now what? Find out more about treatment, support, and life with this common mental disorder.

We all have negative thoughts. We all think in ways that aren't healthy. Learning to recognize that, and to find different, more helpful ways to think, is critical to our well-being,

People go off their antidepressants for many reasons, but quitting too early could cause your symptoms to come back.

Is your spouse depressed? If your loved one withdraws from activities or sex, spends more time alone, or drinks more alcohol than they once did, they may have depression. Find out what to do if your partner refuses to get therapy and get tips to protect your own mental health.

If you have major depressive disorder (MDD), you may wonder if it’ll affect your plans for a family. Will you have to stop taking your antidepressant? What are the risks to your baby if you don’t? Can you take antidepressants while breastfeeding?

Find the best therapy for you and learn how therapy can help ease your depression symptoms.

Is it a club drug or an antidepressant? Ketamine has been available for pain relief for years. Now it may be a breakthrough for treating severe depression.

Find out how writing your thoughts in a journal can let you shift your perspective and help you manage the symptoms of depression.

Having a pet can help improve mild or moderate depression in many people, experts agree, as well as provide other benefits, such as better sleep and overall health.

WebMD shares what you should know about depression.

WebMD explains how to treat symptoms of anxiety and depression when both strike at once.

Newsman Dan Harris tells WebMD how meditation helped him deal with depression and anxiety.

Being depressed can make you feel helpless. You're not. Along with therapy and sometimes medication, there's a lot you can do on your own to fight back. Changing your behavior -- your physical activity, lifestyle, and even your way of thinking -- are all natural depression treatments.

WebMD identifies 6 behaviors that can worsen depression. Get tips for avoiding these traps.

WebMD provides tips for increasing libido when depression is taking a toll on your sex life.

A look at common reasons why people avoid treatment for depression and expert advice on how to get past them.

Tips on breaking the vicious cycle of depression to help you live your best life.

Which situations trigger your depression symptoms? Learn how to recognize and cope with depression triggers.

Do you juggle a busy lifestyle even when you’re depressed? Tips on coping when you’re depressed.

Find the best therapy for you and learn how therapy can help ease your depression symptoms.

Your doctor is your depression ally. Learn how your doctor can help you get the most from your treatment.

How to find a depression support group and what to expect from a supportive group of peers.

Cognitive therapy for depression teaches people how to use a mental "toolkit" to challenge negative thoughts. Over the long term, this process can bring about positive changes in how a depressed person sees the world.