Depression News & Features

WebMD shares what you should know about depression.

This story looks at the reasons why rates of depression are rising in teens.

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.

Talk therapy is a popular treatment for depression, but does it work as well as doctors thought? A new study says maybe not. WebMD asks mental health experts to weigh in on the subject.

When a doctor prescribes aripiprazole (Abilify), an antipsychotic drug, for an older person already taking the antidepressant venlafaxine, that combination can help ease depression that doesn't get better with typical treatment, according to a new study.

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.

Is it a club drug or an antidepressant? WebMD explains the uses, benefits, and side effects of ketamine.

There may be hope for hard-to-treat depression as scientists explore novel approaches to the often crippling condition.

A growing body of research shows there may be new hope against depression: the anesthetic drug ketamine.

The apparent suicide of Oscar-winning actor and comedian Robin Williams on Monday rocked the entertainment world.

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.

Drinking sweetened beverages -- either sugar-sweetened or diet -- may be linked with a slightly higher depression risk, while drinking coffee may slightly lower the risk.

Problems in thinking skills and depression may be more common in former National Football League players compared with other people as they age, according to a new study.

A new study suggests that rather than being a cause of memory decline, depression in older people may be an early symptom of dementia.

The debate over the safety of antidepressants during pregnancy has been going on for a long time, and a new review may keep the debate alive a while longer.

The FDA has withdrawn its approval of Teva's Budeprion XL 300-mg tablets, a generic version of GSK's Wellbutrin XL extended-relief antidepressant.

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

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.

Exercise helps people with heart failure feel a bit better, physically and emotionally, a new study shows. It may also cut a person’s risk of dying or winding up in the hospital.

Vitamin D deficiency has been linked to a host of illnesses and conditions from heart disease and diabetes to certain types of cancer.

Psychotherapy is the preferred treatment for major depression but few patients get it. Psychotherapy by phone increased participation and was as effective as face-to-face treatment, a randomized study finds.

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.