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It’s tempting to try to “fix” a loved one’s depression, but it isn’t the wisest course of action. Here’s what to do instead.

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If you want to help a loved one with depression, telling them to “cheer up”, is not the answer. Depression is an illness and as such, it’s completely different from feeling upset or sad. On Reddit, ...

Depression rates in the U.S. are climbing to historic highs, with younger adults and lower-income households bearing the ...

Now, researchers from the University of South Australia (UniSA) have developed new artificial intelligence (AI) models that ...

Ketamine can be a "life-saving" treatment for depression but also a major risk to patients with a history of addiction, Canadian psychiatrists say after U.S. authorities charged several people in ...

Did you know you can do a quick test in just 10 minutes to see if someone could have depression or anxiety? All you need to ...

Share on Pinterest Diets rich in minerals, especially potassium, were linked to a lower depression risk in a new study. Image credit: Vera Lair/Stocksy About 5% of the world’s adult population lives ...

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