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Sadness is different from depression, but it can be hard to tell them apart when you are in the middle of a very sad time in your life. What a lot of people forget is that sadness, even deep sadness ...

Depression is a complex and deeply personal experience. While almost everyone has periods of sadness, low mood or grief, ...

As the days get shorter and sunlight becomes limited, many people begin to feel a shift in their mood and energy. Austin ...

Exposure to natural light, even on overcast days, helps regulate circadian rhythms, improves sleep and stabilizes mood. Aim to go outside for at least 10 minutes a day: a brisk walk, skating or simply ...

Depression involves duration, functional impairment, and biological symptoms, not just feeling sad. Amit Verma (name changed on request) walked into a psychologist’s clinic convinced he was depressed.

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An analysis from mental health counseling company Thriveworks advised that, according to online search trends, seasonal depression will reach its peak the second full week of November. That means ...

Ice cream, swimming pools, barbecues and beaches – summer has many positive associations. But some people feel more anxious and depressed during the hotter months and may suffer from a type of ...

We often hear the term “depression” thrown around lightly in conversation. We may come home from a stressful day at work and tell our family at dinner that we are depressed. We may have received some ...