Worldwide, 1 in 4 people will suffer from a depressive episode in their lifetime. A new blood test may lead to a more personalized approach to treatment.

Approximately 40,000 children in the US, an average of one child for every 13 COVID deaths, may have lost a parent to to the pandemic since February 2020.

A school staff member to rely on for support can mitigate the effects of bullying at boarding school, but only for male students, a new study finds.

"Some early adolescent behaviors and traits—like depression, neuroticism, and acting out—can be indicative for cannabis use later in life."

Stigma has long been an issue in mental illness. Even as people open up and share their experiences about depression, though, stigma is remaining a stubborn part of messaging.

A growing online movement believes that giving up masturbation can make us happier and boost our testosterone levels.

Experts have issued a stark warning about the effects of the pandemic on the mental health of children and young people.

Two of five parents met the criteria for major depression during the early days of the pandemic. That affected their kids' anxiety and home schooling.

A technique called real-time fMRI neurofeedback that lets people see their own brain activity could help curb symptoms of depression, anxiety, and more.

Almost 2 in 3 college students in a new survey reported experiencing depression, doubled from the year before the pandemic began.