About Depression
Understanding depression, its symptoms and when to seek professional support. Articles explain diagnosis, risk factors, genetics and connections to other conditions.
Can Manic Depression Be Cured?
Bipolar disorder doesn't have a cure, but treatment can help manage symptoms and improve how you function day to day.
Checklist to Identify Depression Risk
Check these common risk factors, past depression, trauma, family history, illness, loss, and substance use, to see if you're at higher risk.
Detecting Depression in Very Young Children
Young children can't tell you they're sad, but spotting depression early makes a real difference in their lives.
Diagnosing Depression
Depression can be tricky to diagnose because symptoms overlap with other conditions, so doctors need to rule out physical causes first.
Does Depression Increase Alzheimer's Risk?
Research suggests people with depression may face a higher risk of developing Alzheimer's disease later in life.
Gene Therapy for Major Depression
Scientists found a gene that reversed depression in animals, offering hope for people who don't respond to current treatments.
How Can Your Reduce the Risk of Depression?
Simple habits like exercise, good food, fun activities and limiting alcohol can help protect your mental health and prevent depression.
How Common Is Depression?
Around 450 million people worldwide experience depression, with 1 in 4 Britons affected annually and women twice as likely as men to seek treatment.
Is Depression Genetic?
Depression runs in families, but genes are only part of the story behind why it develops.
What Are the Symptoms of Depression?
Learn the emotional and mental signs of depression, from persistent sadness to loss of interest in activities you once enjoyed.
What Is Depression?
Depression is a persistent mental health condition that affects how you think, sleep, eat and feel, not just a temporary low mood.
When to Seek Help for Depression
Know when sadness and stress become depression and warrant a conversation with your doctor.