Depression Videos

Clarissa recalls the moments throughout her childhood that pointed to depression and how she advocates for herself and others now.

There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to treating depression, but it shouldn’t be ignored. Like any other illness, there’s help out there to ease your symptoms.

In some cases, exercise can be as effective as a drug. How does breaking a sweat improve your mood?

Depression is often marked by a loss of interest or constant sadness you cannot just “snap out of,” and these signs can creep up over time. Learn more about this mood disorder and what treatments may help.

A balanced diet is one of many ways we can care for ourselves and our mental health.

Do low levels of serotonin coincide with depression? Learn more about what behaviors this chemical regulates.

Just because your child seems sad doesn’t necessarily mean they have depression.

If you notice you’re always feeling down, it might help to be more active.

Why are women twice as likely to experience depression than men? Learn more about what triggers depression and treatments.

Brain stimulation techniques, like electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), can be an effective alternative treatment for major depression. Know what to expect and how many sessions it may take to feel results.

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a common type of talk therapy that can treat depression.

This herb has been used for centuries as an alternative treatment for anxiety and mild depression. Is it safe to take St. John’s wort in place of or with antidepressants?

What is the connection between chronic illness and depression?

Losing a job can be every bit as emotionally devastating as a divorce or the death of a loved one.

With more streaming services at our fingertips, it’s easy to fall into a TV binge black hole. How exactly does too much time in front of the tube affect our well-being?

These poses encourage your mind to relax and release feel-good endorphins.

Symptoms vary for each person, but these mental and physical clues might point to depression.

The right foods can improve your mood and help fight depression.

More time indoors and less sunlight can trigger the winter blues, or seasonal affective disorder. Here are a few simple ways to lift your spirits.

How do antidepressants work? How soon can you notice a difference in your mood?

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression tied to changes in the seasons.

Feel blue every day? What are the other telltale signs of depression, and what can you do to feel better?

Learn how to look for warning signs of depression after a job loss.

Learn how to look for warning signs of depression after a job loss.

How exercising can help deal with depression.

An expert tells you what’s good to know about weight loss and anti depressants.

When you have people in your life who understand what you are going through it gives you a reason to get better.

Regular physical exercise can decrease symptoms of depression and keep them from coming back.

A yoga routine aids Virginia in her day to day living.

When Virginia lost her ability to be physically active she became depressed.

Abnormal sleep patterns can be a major sign of clinical depression.

Symptoms of depression can be similar for different patients, but successful treatment is often a unique path for each individual.

A life-altering event, positive or negative, can tip the balance for those vulnerable to mood disorders.

Losing a job can be every bit as emotionally devastating as a divorce or the death of a loved one.

Author Andrew Solomon on how his struggle with depression became a book that helps others with the condition.

Depression can, unfortunately, run in families, as one woman explains.

Depression can complicate existing medical conditions and invite new ones.

Frank talk about why some depressed people attempt suicide.

Second pregnancy post-partum-depression fears are addressed by experts.

Who's most at risk for depression? Expert roundtable sheds light.

Expert insight on anger and depression.

Treatment is critical step for those depressed.

Explaining depression to family and friends can be difficult.

Mental illness often runs in families, but it’s not a given.

Practical tips for working through diminished sex drive during depression.

How do the stresses of major life events affect depression and recovery?

How to cope and manage your career while recovering from depression.

Medications and talk therapy have been proven to be beneficial, but it’s an art, not a science.

At what point is it time to reach out and get help from the experts?