After Ashley Judd lost her mother Naomi, she teamed up with the Health and Human Services secretary to promote a national suicide prevention plan.

New genetic risk factors for depression have been identified across all major global populations for the first time, allowing scientists to predict risk of depression regardless of ethnicity. The ...

Duke neuroscientist Kafui Dzirasa wants nothing less than to reengineer the brain’s electrical patterns to treat anxiety, ...

I don’t know about you but I initially found meditation incredibly difficult to understand. I have a physical disability and ...

Once abandoned, these youth can face time in shelters or eventually age out of foster care, advocates and providers say.

Still, most mental health conditions are covered, including anxiety, dementia, depression, eating disorders and substance abuse disorders. You can find online resources to help with mental health ...

Despite its prevalence, stigma and misunderstanding frequently overshadow discussions about depression’s reality, leaving many to struggle in isolation. But as the conversation about mental health ...

Progress in addressing mental health is notoriously slow and mostly incremental. Breakthrough treatments tend to be rare, and trained professionals too few to meet the demand for services, which ...

Read on to learn more about the various risk factors for depression. Chronic stress refers to stress that is ongoing. It is an important factor in many mental health conditions, including depression.

If you or a loved one is struggling with anxiety or depression, contact the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline at 800-662-4357 for information on ...

Read on to learn more about the similarities and differences between Lexapro and Cymbalta and why a healthcare provider may recommend one of these medications over the other to treat depression ...

Adelaide Strikers star Jake Weatherald has opened up on his mental health battles and revealed how he and his wife, Rachel, are planning to help others lead better lives, writes Andrew Capel.