Certain video games may be useful tools in treating symptoms of major depression, according to a study that tested "Super Mario Odyssey" as a mental health therapy. Researchers in Germany compared ...

A new study suggests that psychotherapy delivered through text-based messaging can be as effective as live video sessions for ...

New discoveries are helping people with treatment-resistant depression. Deep brain stimulation gave Deanna her life back. NARRATION: (DEANNA BENJAMIN-COLE LOOKING OUT HOSPITAL WINDOW) But what about ...

Things like revamping your sleep routine, getting regular exercise, or doing an activity you find relaxing all count as self-care. Understandably, consistent self-care can be challenging for some ...

Getting a certain number of daily steps has long been known to boost overall health — and now a new study has pinpointed how many you need to keep depression at bay. A research team led by Bruno ...

While depression can make things feel hopeless, having loving support from family can really make a difference. One of the most meaningful parts of being a parent to an adult child may be watching ...

Share on Pinterest Experts say new treatments are needed to help people with cancer deal with depression. andreswd/Getty Images People with cancer and serious depression who underwent ...

There are many reasons to be a giving, charitable person. Giving to others helps us cement relationships, elicit gratitude, and connect communities. It can also make us feel happier and healthier, ...

Drugs that target the neurotransmitter serotonin have long been prescribed to treat depression. Now the spotlight is turning to other aspects of brain chemistry. In this episode, the ...