Major Depressive Disorder is a debilitating disease with both mental and physical effects, and it can be brought on by many factors. Is adoption one of them? Could adoption be a contributing factor to other behavioral or emotional disorders? See more »

The relatively new field of cognitive behavior therapy is gaining credence as another tool in fighting the dark moods of depression. See more »

What's even more depressing than depression itself? The fact that depression could lead to heart attacks. It's more reason you should seek help and start exercising when you get the blues. See more »

Depression comes in many forms, and one of those is known as dysthymia. Do you know its causes, symptoms and remedies? Let's put your understanding to the test. See more »

Some families are good at sports, while others seem to have politics in their blood. But not all family traits are desirable. Can depression be hereditary? See more »

Depression and anxiety are in the same family of mental distress. They have similar roots, but how similar are their symptoms and treatments? See more »

Each year, millions of adults experience persistent feelings of worthlessness and despair that may last weeks, months or more. Are hormones to blame? See more »

Happily ever after. Growing up, it seemed every childhood bedtime story ended on that optimistic note, but what if you or your spouse is experiencing clinical depression? See more »

Menopause is a phase in a woman's life that's marked by irregularities. But one change that gets less attention is one of psychological health: depression. See more »

Everyone feels deflated now again, but those with depression chronically experience deep sadness. What happens when you bottle up your emotions, rather than confront them? See more »