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Physical exercise has many beneficial effects on human health, including the protection from stress-

Some of your favorite summer foods may actually lift your spirits. From watermelon to corn on the cob, chase away the blues with these summertime delights.

Research on depression and anxiety shows that exercise and other physical activity can help improve mood, reduce anxiety and improve other health problems.

People who suffer from depression are about 65% more likely to develop heart disease, and up to 1 in 5 people with heart disease will develop depression.

Signs of depression can vary by age and may look different in children or teens than the elderly. See this helpful infographic created by Sutter Health experts.

Research finds that a technique called behavioral activation leads to a 50% decrease in the chances of people with age-related macular degeneration developing clinical depression.

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Parents are understandably worried about their teens.

Living with a traumatic brain injury (TBI) can be a very lonely, painful place. It's a place that is often misunderstood, and a place that no one...

A UnityPoint Health counselor explains the signs & symptoms of depression in children and how parents can help.

Those who suffer from chronic pain can feel stressed and depressed at times. However, depression could be exacerbating the chronic pain symptoms.

These fact sheets are brought to you through a joint partnership with the National Council on Aging. Mental Health America collaborates with the National Council on Aging (NCOA) My Medicare Matters campaign in support of our joint goal of assisting older adults to access mental health resources through Medicare.

If you're down in the dumps and feeling depressed every fall and winter, a lack of sunlight may not be the main problem.

For adults with anxiety and depression, relaxation techniques like yoga, meditation, massage and progressive muscle relaxation are effective

(KUTV) Being depressed and pregnant is not fun. Untreated depression is associated with poor nutrition, inadequate prenatal care, postpartum depression, impaired mother-baby bonding and an increased risk of suicide. Dr. Chelsea Morris, a Family Medicine

One of the major challenges of coping with mental illness is dealing with the guilt and shame that one often feels. But with the help of local programs, those who suffer from mental disorders are able to overcome the stigma and gain self-esteem.

A recent study found that post-death hospice services may help loved ones and family members get the mental health services they need after a loss.

Medical best practice is for people with history of depression to take antidepressants for two years – but cognitive therapy may be equally effective

As a teenager, John* struggled with severe anxiety, depression and suicidal thoughts.