Hippocrates wrote that we are all beset by disturbing forces that upset our balance (1). Fortunately, there are restorative forces that can re-establish balance. Galen called these Vis Medicatrix ...

Welcome to Part XIII in our “What to Do If You Are Depressed” blog series. The prior blog described emotions and learning how to process them adaptively. Today we explore one of the most central human ...

"Postpartum depression" has been discussed as an identifiable, measurable, treatable disorder for 50 years now. Thresholds, scales, prevalence rates: everything seems clear, even reassuring. But this ...

Love should lift you up, not drag you down. When a relationship starts affecting your mental health, it can be hard to notice the changes happening right in front of you. Recognizing the warning signs ...

Researchers had thought that people experiencing “brain fog” from aging might be more apt to relapse into depression. But ...

Some of our longest-lived relationships are with our siblings. And research shows our ties with sisters and brothers can be much more impactful than we realize, especially as we age. As part of our ...

Ten years is a long time. Long enough to know how someone takes their coffee, to finish each other's sentences, to have ...

Not only can experiencing chronic pain affect your mood, experiencing depression can also raise your chances of living with chronic pain. When you think of chronic pain and depression, you probably ...