MRI scans showed that the brains of people with depression looked the same.
A study by the University of California, Davis, found that playing specifically designed games made people feel they had more control over their depression.
UCSD School of Medicine found that inhibiting a certain enzyme in mice led to faster treatment results for depression.
Russian scientists found an easier way to determine how stressed a person is and how they might affect their ability to deal with depression.
Minnesota continues to remain on top when it comes to standard of living for US women.
The study is being funded by a $2 million grant from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
Erickson Gomez Brito's family sought justice against officers and city for the "wrongful death" of their son.
A new study found sitting upright can combat depression symptoms.
Patients felt better after treatment with a mobile app than they did after treatment in person, a new study finds.
About 7,699 people over the age of 65 committed suicide in 2014, according to data by the Center for Disease Control.
The age-old Christmas myth supposedly suggests that more people die during the holiday season due to fatal heart attacks and suicides than at any other time.
Some people like to smoke marijuana before falling asleep. Here’s how marijuana affects your sleep.
Health Commissioner Ed Ehlinger said patients suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder can purchase marijuana for medical use starting in August.
The psychedelic drug Psilocybin, which is the active compound in hallucinogenic “magic mushrooms,” could help cancer patients when it comes to anxiety and depression.
A new study has found that exercising is an effective method for treating depression.
The National Institute of Mental Health acknowledges seasonal affective disorder but not as a standalone illness.
The holiday season often leads to emotional and physical distress caused by pressure, expectations and overindulgence.
Renee Davis was shot and killed by officers checking on her well-being at her home.
The idea is that people who are suicidal often spend time on the internet seeking support, so its is the best channel to reach them through.
An estimated one in five people in the U.S., or 43.8 million people, have mental health problems in a given year.
A new study in the American Journal of Medicine suggests that more emphasis should be placed on gun safety instead of mental health alone to prevent suicide.
Bruce Springsteen talks about struggling with depression in his highly anticipated autobiography, "Born to Run," which will be released on Sep. 23.