One of the key features of depression is the lack of motivation to do things that you know you should really do. For example, you may think that you don't have the motivation to exercise, or spend ...

Depression can be an invisible barrier that makes social interaction feel daunting. It can lead to a vicious cycle where social withdrawal exacerbates depressive symptoms, creating a larger hurdle for ...

Exercise’s positive effect on depression is well-known, but not how it produces its anti-depressant effects. After reviewing a broad range of studies into how depression and physical activity affect ...

Depression can make getting out of bed in the morning difficult and powering through a work day feel near-impossible. <a href="https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health ...

A recent review of animal research suggests that caffeine might help ease symptoms of anxiety and depression by reducing inflammation in the brain. The researchers analyzed multiple experiments and ...

New research shows that individuals who have recovered from depression are generally less willing to exert effort to pursue potential rewards compared to those who have never experienced depression, ...

Researchers propose "exercise mimetics" (exercise pills) to treat depression by hacking the muscle-brain axis for those unable to physically exercise.

A photo of a person with their hands covering their face, as if upset or depressed. Depression is commonly portrayed in media. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons. Many films and series have included ...