Though there's been a lot of research on PTSD and the toll of war, little research has focused on grief among veterans. A new study identifies seven themes.

When you take five-year view, the costs and benefits of therapy and medication for major depression end up being about the same, research finds.

"Apart from an increased risk of death due to suicide, we confirmed increased risk of death due to...cancer, respiratory diseases, and diabetes."

A new study in mice pinpoints a biomarker for the lack of motivation that can come with depression.

Researchers have identified a stress-activated depression circuit that drives different behavior in male and female mice.

The proportion of people aged over 65 on antidepressants has more than doubled in two decades, according to new research led by the University of Cambridge and University of East Anglia (UEA).

A new study finds that smartphone dependency predicts greater loneliness and depressive symptoms in older teens, rather than the other way around.

"We cannot conclude that social media causes mental health problems, but we do think that less time on social media may be better for teens' health."

An apple (or banana) a day left bus drivers in China feeling less depressed and more capable, researchers find. What small gesture would improve your day at work?