Depression
Depression, one of the most commonly diagnosed psychiatric disorders, is being diagnosed in increasing numbers in various segments of the population worldwide. Depression in the United States alone affects 17.6 million Americans each year or 1 in 6 people. Depressed patients are at increased risk of type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and suicide.
Depression Stories
Suicide is the second highest cause of death in adolescents; almost 1 in 5 adolescents consider suicide, and more than 1 in 10 come up with a plan. For Black youth, those ideas are increasingly...
How does social media make you feel? This new study shows how your Facebook feed may be affecting your emotional health.
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High-sugar diets may not be a great choice for supporting mental health in men.
Instagram photos may help predict depression, researchers say.
Three easy ways to avoid social media depression and boost your overall wellbeing.