People diagnosed with major depression seem destined for frequent, intense crying jags. After all, their condition revolves around feelings of helplessness, hopelessness, and sadness. That common ...

I’ve noticed recently that the first time a person cries in my presence, tears are followed by a profuse apology--the sort of apology you’d expect from a major faux pas, like stepping on someone’s toe ...

Taylor Leamey wrote about all things wellness for CNET, specializing in mental health, sleep and nutrition coverage. She has invested hundreds of hours into studying and researching sleep and holds a ...

They say that there's no sense in crying over spilled milk. But what do they know? Crying can get you another glass of milk if you do it loud enough. Plus, crying may serve a real physiologic purpose, ...

Perhaps this situation sounds familiar to you: you are having a calm discussion with a friend about a topic you don't find emotional whatsoever, and you notice that tears are welling up in your friend ...

Emotional crying is a behavior largely unique to humans and could be considered a step forward in evolution, a consequence of a deeper connection to sadness and mourning. Yet it's often given a bad ...

In the movie "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind," Jim Carrey plays the role of Joel, a troubled man filled with grief over a woman he can barely remember. He tries to remember her, but his ...

Depression is common among people with Alzheimer’s disease. It can be hard to know if someone with Alzheimer’s disease is depressed, because the two conditions often have many of the same symptoms.