Mental Health Articles

Did you know about half of depressed people also suffer from an anxiety disorder?

Can relaxation techniques like progressive muscle relaxation and yoga really help you confront depression, or are they just a lot of "woo"? Let's take a look.

Brain surgery for depression? Yes, maybe. Deep brain stimulation, in which electrodes are implanted in the brain, may help people with treatment-resistant depression where all other therapies failed to deliver.

Brain stimulation therapies are a series of treatments that deliver impulses to the brain in one way or another. They can be be helpful in the treatment of major depression that has not responded to any other therapy.

Electroconvulsive therapy has a scary reputation, but it's actually safe and effective treatment that can benefit many people suffering from severe depression that hasn't responded to other treatments.

Depressed people are more likely to develop heart disease, while heart disease is associated with an increased risk of clinical depression. Just what is the link between these two disease?

Cancer patients are around three times more likely to become depressed than others. What are your treatment options?

Major depressive disorder is already incredibly common — but after a stroke, you're much more likely to fall victim to depression than the general population. Why? How can you recognize the symptoms? And most importantly, what are your treatment options?

Yup — deciding to ditch your addiction will help you feel better in the long term. Detox itself, however, can result in depressive symptoms, almost regardless of the substance you are parting from. What do you need to know?

People with eating disorders have a high risk of also suffering from depression. What exactly is the link between depression and eating disorders, how can you recognize the symptoms of depression, and what treatment is available?