As daylight diminishes, people can feel their mood dimming. In fact, millions of U.S. adults experience seasonal affective disorder. Light therapy can help fend off winter depression, starting in fall ...

I made sure that I took care of my daughter and that all her needs were met, but I wasn’t taking care of myself. I was just 11 when I had my first experience with depression. I was feeling alienated ...

You can’t force your friend to talk to you. You can continue to let her know you love her and want to be there for her. Try to visit her. Call her regularly, even if you get voicemail. Stay ...

This article was reviewed by Daniel Z. Lieberman, MD. Picture this: You bump into a friend you haven’t seen in forever at the grocery store. You ...

Instead of asking ChatGPT or Google for help with anxiety or depression, you should seek professional help as quickly as possible, psychiatrist Dr ...

Sept. is Suicide Prevention Month, marking an ideal time to break the stigma by speaking about it, providing tools, resources, and education on how to help ourselves and others.

In part one of this series, I spoke about loneliness in the context of a friendship — when we're lonely inside a relationship and even inside a "friendship." I described two friends, Jane and Melly, ...

Having a child at risk can be scary and uncertain. Even if everything looks okay on the outside, it may not be. It’s the last thing any parent ever expects to hear. But you’re in a powerful position.

By Dr. Nicole Brady, Chief Medical Officer, UnitedHealthcare Student Resources  College is often seen as the ultimate proving ground for independence – you’re setting your own schedule, managing ...

Screen addiction among teenagers is linked to anxiety, depression, and social isolation. Psychotherapists warn that how teens use screens —as a coping tool —is more concerning than the time they spend ...

"I am concerned about her indecisiveness and worry that she is running away from her problems and harming herself by avoiding dealing with this." ...