A sweeping review of global research suggests that exercise—especially aerobic activities like running, swimming, and dancing—can be one of the most powerful ways to ease depression and anxiety.

Depression is a complex and deeply personal experience. While almost everyone has periods of sadness, low mood or grief, ...

Depression in older adults may sometimes signal the early stages of Parkinson’s disease or Lewy body dementia. Researchers found that depression often appears years before diagnosis and remains ...

Ducharme is a contributor to TIME. Ask anyone who’s ever felt better after a workout, and they’ll tell you that exercise and mental health are related. Science backs up that gut feeling. Many studies ...

Judith Joseph has spent most of her life building an impressive résumé. She is a board-certified psychiatrist, chair of the Women in Medicine Initiative for Columbia University’s Vagelos College of ...

Combat isolation by embracing dance, a powerful tool for depression relief that outperforms traditional walking or yoga. This neurochemical symphony releases dopamine and oxytocin, synchronizing brain ...

Jonathan Rottenberg author of "The Depths." I had the opportunity to catch up with Jonathan Rottenberg on the phone earlier this week. We talked about his new book, The Depths: The Evolutionary ...

Chronic pain—or pain that lasts at least three months—is closely intertwined with depression. Individuals living with pain's persistent symptoms may be up to four times more likely to experience ...

In a world where pharmaceutical interventions dominate mental health treatment, researchers are exploring traditional remedies with scientifically backed benefits. Among these ancient treatments, ...

Having a baby is often described as one of the happiest moments in a woman’s life. But for many mothers, this joyful time can also bring unexpected feelings of sadness, fear, and confusion. This ...