Depression News & Features

The developing fetus is sensitive to the mother's condition during pregnancy, warn researchers, who report changes to the placenta are tied to Mom's mental health.

Depression is a chronic health condition. Learn how you can help someone in your life that is battling depression.

Getting diagnosed with depression brings up different emotions for different people. After your doctor or mental health provider gives you the news, it’s a good idea to reach out for support from family, friends, or others in your community.

WebMD explores the different kinds of depression and ways to treat them.

Figuring out the right treatment for your depression can take time and patience. Learn more about how to find an antidepressant or other treatment that works for you.

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.

Learn more about how stress and depression are connected and what you can do to develop an active coping strategy.

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

Learn about the diagnosis, causes, and symptoms of treatment-resistant depression, and find out about ways to manage the condition.

Learn how to figure out the best approach to finding the right medicine if you have treatment-resistant depression.

Learn how someone with treatment-resistant depression used therapy, community, and self-advocacy to help manage her condition.

Fish oil supplements are often taken for heart health, but a new study finds they may also help fight depression.

New research suggests the anesthetic known as "laughing gas" might be a safe and effective alternative when antidepressants fail help hard-to-treat depression.

Osaka withdrew from the French Open due to an ongoing battle with depression and anxiety.

Naomi Osaka, the four-time Grand Slam tennis champion from Japan, has withdrawn from the French Open after fallout from her decision to decline post-match media interviews.

Depression treatment isn’t always easy. Find out about the side effects of antidepressants and depression treatment. Learn what you can do about them.

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

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

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

Is it normal to feel lonely after college? Find out why post-college depression happens to many graduates and what you can do about it.

Results of a small phase II study show psilocybin, the psychoactive compound in "magic mushrooms," is as effective in easing the symptoms of moderate-to-severe depression as a widely prescribed drug.

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

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,

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?