Depression & Life

Coping with a Loved One's Depression

When someone you love is living with depression, it can be hard for you to cope. Understanding depression and the available treatments can prepare you to be a good caregiver, w...

Expert: J. Clive Spiegel, M.D.

Deep Depression on Campus

For some people, college is four years of fun. For others, it's four years of severe depression. If you're among the latter group, watch our video about depression on campus, a...

Expert: Robert Gorski, M.D.

Depression & PTSD: Kitty's Recovery

After being raped at a young age, Kitty suffers from major depression and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Listen to Kitty and her mother for a firsthand account of what it mean...

Expert: Living With

Depression and Daily Life Survey

Eating, sleeping, going to work, talking with friends and family-these are the things that make up most of our days. But if you are battling depression, dealing with them can s...

Depression in Men: The Hidden Signs and Symptoms

Depression is a serious but treatable medical condition that can strike anyone, including men. In America alone, more than 6 million men have depression each year.

Expert: Christiana Yiallourides

Depression: What Was Your Experience?

Whether you continue to battle depression or have made a comeback, take this survey to see how your experience compares with other respondents.

Depression's Secret Health Threats

Depressive disorders can lead to physical symptoms, like migraine and pain. Health risks like diabetes, heart disease and high blood pressure are connected, too. Here's a look...

Expert: J. Clive Spiegel, M.D.

How Depression Affects Your Sex Life

As many as 45% of people with depression experience decreased sexual desire, impotence and erectile dysfunction. But these sexual problems are not permanent and are not without...

Expert: J. Clive Spiegel, M.D.

How to Help a Depressed Friend or Family Member

Is someone you care about depressed? Knowing the symptoms of depression will help teach you how to be supportive, so that your loved one isn't left to deal with depression alon...

Expert: J. Clive Spiegel, M.D.

Insomnia and Mental Illness

People with a mental illness like depression, anxiety, or bipolar disorder are more likely to suffer from insomnia or other sleep disorders. For these mental health related sle...

Expert: Jeffrey Gardere, PhD