depression

All adults, including pregnant women and new mothers, should be screened for depression as a routine part of health care, a government advisory group recommended Tuesday.

It typically starts in middle school and can continue for years if it goes untreated and the trend is growing: self-abusive behavior among teens.

Nearly eight percent of the U.S. population has depression of some kind and yet, only a third of those suffering receive treatment, according to data from the National Center for Health Statistics.

NEW YORK (AP) -- Addiction seemed to stalk Robin Williams, tempting him when he was weak and taunting him when he least expected it.

Rightly so, there will be tons of platitudes following the untimely death of Robin Williams. Gifted actor, brilliant comedian, great friend, overall wonderful person. You’re seeing it now on Twitter and will hear it from those who knew him – and those of us who’ve been touched by his work...

A new study finds thousands of Americans and Europeans took their own lives during the Great Recession - between 2007 and 2010 - after experiencing job loss, or a drop in the value of their homes or stock portfolios.

May is "Mental Health Month" and New Jerseyans are being reminded that free help is a phone call away.

We know, for most of us, coffee is a lifesaver every morning.  A new study shows that a "cup of Joe" could be a "miracle drink."

Knowing that Bruce has suffered from depression and still seeks the treatment of a therapist should make you feel better in the sense that depression is something that affects us all, and knows no social standing. Does it change your opinion on the Boss?