depression

Statistics show the coronavirus pandemic has been particularly tough for young adults. A new campaign is raising awareness about how to help.

Natalie Lizarraga speaks with Dr. Melissa Shepard about her viral TikTok video “Put A Finger Down,” which helps identify signs of depression. She also has tips for helping a friend or family member who may be struggling and has a few ways we can lower our daily anxiety as our lives return to normal.

Stigmatized drugs like psychedelic mushrooms and MDMA are key to a new era of mental illness treatment for conditions like depression and PTSD.

“Shark Tank” co-host Kevin O’Leary has multiple psychedelic drug company investments citing “incredible potential” compared to recreational cannabis.

Supportive partners can limit the effects of depression and external stress that might otherwise negatively impact relationships, new research from UMass Amherst shows.

Medical marijuana can be effective in combatting some forms of anxiety, but it should be prescribed and closely monitored.

About half of college students screened in a recent Boston University study were found to have depression or anxiety. It’s a sign of the toll the pandemic is taking on millions cut off from human connections and, for many, their goals and aspirations. NBCLX storyteller Cody Broadway looks from college campuses to social platforms like TikTok at the impact social...

Our country faces not one mental health crisis, but several. The first is the stigma around mental illnesses. The second is the difficulty of finding help. NBCLX contributor Alex Wohleber talks to people on the front lines of the crisis. Visit lx.com/mentalhealth for more stories and resources.

You may feel deep in a rut, but your brain in more malleable than you think. And it is possible to change your brain to achieve more happiness. NBCLX takes a closer look at what psychology researchers are saying about the links between our habits and behavior and our mental well-being.

Ketamine is known as the party drug sometimes called Special K. But under a doctor’s guidance, the drug is also helping some people struggling with severe depression. Yusuf Omar of Hashtag Our Stories goes to a clinic to talk to a doctor administering the treatment and a patient who swears by its benefits.

Reaction is breaking the Internet following Meghan and Harry’s interview with Oprah, but we wanted to hone in on some key moments that aren’t getting as much play. Not only did Meghan disclose that she was in a desperately dark place, but Prince Harry admitted he felt shame and had no idea how to help his hurting wife. What can...

Reaction is breaking the Internet following Meghan and Harry’s interview with Oprah, but we wanted to hone in on some key moments that aren’t getting as much play. Not only did Meghan disclose that she was in a desperately dark place, but Prince Harry admitted he felt shame and had no idea how to help his hurting wife. What can...

This time of year can be tough, even when you’re not in a global pandemic. Less sunlight and often dreary weather can be extra hard for people battling depression. Here’s how COVID is also playing a role and how you can help loved ones in need:

Tony Hsieh’s story is a tragedy. He chased happiness ferociously, but struggled. Mental health experts share signs indicating your loved ones need help.

Pediatricians say the side effects of the isolation of remote learning can sometimes be worse than the effects of the coronavirus on children.

Pediatricians are becoming worried that loneliness imposed by the coronavirus pandemic can be far worse than the health effects of the virus itself.

A majority of workers are more comfortable sharing their mental health struggles with a robot than a boss. Experts are divided on whether AI is up to the task.

Here are eight ways to cope with seasonal affective disorder and the pandemic as we “fall back” into standard time

In the latest study to suggest an uptick, half of U.S. adults surveyed reported at least some signs of depression, such as hopelessness, feeling like a failure or getting little pleasure from doing things. That’s double the rate from a different survey two years ago, Boston University researchers said Wednesday in the medical journal JAMA Network Open.

The coronavirus pandemic has upended the lives of many parents and now a new study shows how mothers and fathers are coping while working from home. The study, done by the Council on Contemporary Families, looked at parents in traditional families working from home. The study found that fathers are doing almost the same amount of child care as mothers,…