No one is immune to depression. It can occur in those who are susceptible by virtue of family history or biology; chronic poverty, disease, or deprivation; or childhood experience that resets ...

For millions of people, the shorter, darker days leading into winter also portend a darkening of their mood. Many have seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a type of depression typically beginning in ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The cold weather makes it harder for older people to get out, which can increase feelings of isolation and loneliness. Then, at ...

Sometimes those who suffer from clinical depression hide it enough that it doesn’t affect their work, friendships or casual relationships. If you only see friends every so often, you can choose to ...

Even low levels of physical activity may reduce the risk of developing depression in individuals of all ages, new research suggests. In 25 of 30 large studies examined in the systematic review, which ...

In our new series In Your Feelings with Samantha Boardman, MD, she’s helping you better understand your emotions. This article originally appeared in her substack The Dose, which you can subscribe to ...

Right At Home Kalamazoo shares tips on how to help prevent senior loved ones being isolated during cold, winter months. During the holidays, seniors experience a flurry of activity and companionship, ...

Retirement is often associated with feelings of joy, relaxation, and freedom, but research shows it can also be a challenging time emotionally. Many individuals who retire struggle with unexpected ...

Sometimes those who suffer from clinical depression hide it enough that it doesn’t affect their work, friendships or casual relationships. If you only see friends every so often, you can choose to ...

Then, at age 60, she began psychotherapy she describes as “life-changing.” What made it so powerful, she told me, was that the therapist helped her let go of shame. “I’d be beating up on myself and ...