There is no single known cause of depression. Rather, it likely results from a combination of genetic, biologic, environmental, and psychological factors. Major negative experiences—trauma, loss ...

A 270-million-year-old fossil that sheds light on the murky origins of amphibians has been named after Kermit - the world's most famous frog. Scientists found the fossilized skull in a collection ...

At times everybody gets down in the dumps, but if life is consistently getting you down and your lows are making it hard to function, you may be depressed. Find out whether your slump is critical ...

Sep. 6, 2024 — Serotonin in depression is highly relevant in diagnosis, treatment, and drug development. To better study this area, a team has now developed a fluorescent probe for imaging ...

Symptoms of clinical depression may include cognitive challenges, including difficulty solving problems, recalling information, and focusing on a task. Some people refer to the combination of ...

Atypical depression (also called atypical depressive disorder) can be an additional feature or type of major depression or dysthymic disorder (a mild, long-lasting form of depression). People with ...

Depression rates are rising and researchers and clinicians now say that depression often begins in childhood. Kathleen P. Hockey is a licensed social worker who has also suffered from depression.

Like heart disease and diabetes, depression is a common but treatable health condition. Knowing the signs is the starting point for getting a loved one the help they need. It can be easy to feel ...

Most people feel sad or low from time to time, but this is not the same as being depressed. Depression is when someone feels really low for a long time and struggles to do everyday tasks and ...

A depression is a severe and prolonged downturn in economic activity. A depression may be defined as an extreme recession that lasts three or more years or that leads to a decline in real gross ...

When you have been let go and haven’t secured a new job after some time, it’s natural that you’ll start feeling anxious, afraid and depressed. The constant rejection and roller coaster ride ...

A survey of Australian adolescents finds those who are experiencing depressive symptoms have double the risk of taking up vaping. "In the short term, nicotine may reduce feelings of anxiety and ...