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, ...

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, ...

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 ...

"Depression is being colorblind and constantly told how colorful the world is." —Atticus poetry "People who have never dealt with depression think it's just being sad or being in a bad mood. That's ...

Nearly 30% of U.S. adults have been diagnosed with depression at some point in their lives, according to 2023 data from Gallup. It's a common mood disorder characterized by persistent feelings of ...