An easier way to tell if you’re depressed could be coming soon, which could be a major breakthrough as an estimated 21 ...

Social media is a sounding board of sorts in today's world. It's a place where people go to share their thoughts, opinions and feelings—and to test the reactions of others, too. In return, they ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Many chronic health conditions can be difficult or impossible to recognize just by looking at a person or ...

Postpartum depression affects some one in eight women in the United States. It typically occurs in the first weeks after childbirth, after a sudden drop in levels of estrogen and progesterone.

How to recognize depression in older adults. Aug. 3, 2010 — -- About 7 million people over the age of 65 have been diagnosed with depression, and many more could be suffering. Dr. Marie Savard ...

Knowable Magazine reports on a new blood test, myLuma, predicting postpartum depression risk with over 80% accuracy, aiding ...

Men’s mental health has been getting some spotlight recently, but are we any better at detecting and intervening when it comes to depression in guys? Depression is not a homogenous experience, ...

Like many first-time mothers, Lisette Lopez-Rose thought childbirth would usher in a time of joy. Instead, she had panic attacks as she imagined that something bad was going to happen to her baby, and ...