Thirty-year-old Adam* is not often lost for words, but confesses that he was unprepared for one piece of unsolicited mental health advice he received from a love interest one night. “I was on a date ...

Depression is more common than many realize. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, one in three people in the ...

Depression is a common but serious mental health condition that affects how a person feels, thinks, and functions in everyday life. It’s more than just feeling sad or going through a tough time.

Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. Researchers still don’t understand what, exactly, causes depression. But what is clear is this: It doesn’t ...

Talking about depression can be difficult at any age, but talking to children or teenagers about it can be more difficult. They might not know how to express how they are feeling or might be afraid to ...

Depression and anxiety commonly occur together, creating a cycle where symptoms of each condition can worsen the other. A coping “toolkit” may include therapy, lifestyle changes, and medication.