Even light-intensity activities such as walking can reduce one’s risk for clinical depression. So, what are the most common ...

But meanwhile, we see all too many errors, particularly with aging adults who suffer from depression. Symptoms are frequently not addressed. Case study: Disabled Elder With Leg Fracture Wheelchair ...

Persistent news coverage of school shootings can take a significant toll on teenagers' mental health, according to a new study co-authored by a University of Massachusetts Amherst media violence ...

The largest, most ethnically diverse, study of its kind has flagged hundreds of genetic variants that play a role in ...

Compromised sleep continuity and initiation may underlie the link between depression and difficulty sleeping among older adults.

When children with obesity undergo weight-loss treatment, the effects have repercussions later in life and the risk of serious health problems and premature death is lower as they reach young ...

Scientists have identified new genetic risk factors for depression across all major global populations after a study involving five million participants, giving hope for new treatments.

There is considerable uncertainty regarding the effects of puberty blockers in young individuals experiencing gender d ...