Several psychiatrists are considering changing guidelines that define depression, due to findings from a new study. Michele Norris talks with Dr. Michael First of Columbia University about expanding ...

While these types of depression are similar, they may have different causes and require different treatments. Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions, affecting tens of millions ...

Clinical depression, also known as major depressive disorder (MDD), is a mental health condition that goes far beyond feeling sad or having a bad day. It is a persistent, debilitating state that ...

Even individuals whose symptoms do not yet meet the criteria for clinical depression benefit from therapeutic interventions. This conclusion comes from a new meta-study by researchers who analyzed ...

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), clinical depression affects nearly 300 million people worldwide. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that 20 million or more people in the ...

This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they ...