CONDITIONS / DEPRESSION

The Surprising Benefits of Taking a Vacation from Social Media

People who gave up social media for a week said they felt happier, less depressed and less anxious. Some tips for breaking its grip. >

Walk Away from the Blues

It may not surprise you to learn that exercise can lift depression. What may shock you is how little activity it takes to improve your mood. >

Feeling Groovy: A Psychedelic's Anti-Depressant Powers

Psilocybin, a compound found in "magic mushrooms" is proving an effective way to ease depression in some people, sometimes for weeks. >

Parental Pressure Fuels Kids’ Perfectionism

The pressure to succeed has never been greater, and it leaves many teens feeling they must do everything right all the time. >

Teens’ Mental Health a Worry for Parents

Adolescence is never easy, but the pandemic has made it even harder. Nearly 60% of parents said they had sought help for their kids. >

Ozone Linked to Teens' Risk of Depression

A study finds that adolescents' feelings of sadness or hopelessness and thoughts of suicide increase over time as ozone levels rise. >

Lonely Hearts Might Break

Loneliness and being isolated from others is not good for anyone, but it may be especially hard on women who often out-live their spouses. >

Depression's Ties to the Gut

Two gut bacteria keep showing up as more likely to be present among those with depression. Here's what you can do to ease the connection. >

Breakups Can Be Harder on Men

No one weathers a breakup well, but older women, with a broader social net, appear to handle it better than older men do. Some suggestions. >

Targeted Magnetic Stimulation Eases Depression Faster

A new transcranial magnetic stimulation technique for relieving depression could be a game changer because it works so quickly. >

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