W e’re nearly a week into the time change, which for many marks the start of seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Around five ...

The feeling of constant sadness can sometimes weigh you down to a level where you start feeling a sense of emptiness that takes over your demeanour. It suddenly becomes impossible to get out of bed.

Everyone feels down sometimes. Bad weeks happen — disappointments pile up, energy drops, and life feels harder than usual. But when does normal sad or down feelings become clinical depression? The ...

Everyone feels depressed from time to time. But not everyone has depression. Depression, also referred to as major depressive disorder or clinical depression, is a condition that can cause severe ...

A 54-year-old reader shares their struggle with persistent sadness, fear of death, and feeling worthless while seeking first ...

In therapy, that's often not revealed at first. It goes like this: in conversation with a client in deep distress, often someone who is acting in ways that could be called self-destructive, I will ...

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Depression is often associated with persistent sadness, but the condition can manifest in other ways. Difficulty concentrating and changes in appetite, for example, can stem from depression regardless ...

Persistent sadness after the birth of your baby is a reason to consult a doctor or mental health professional. Untreated postpartum depression can be risky for you and your newborn. The “baby blues” ...