Although mental health conditions tend to be invisible, residing inside one's head, there are times when they show up as actual injuries, such as children who cut or injure themselves.

As if low-income, HIV-positive, pregnant women don't have enough on their plates, many also have to contend with depression - though it's possible not enough doctors are noticing.

A mobile phone can feel so important to your life that it's an extension of your body. But taking a break from your phone may help your mental health.

As more and more troops return from conflicts overseas, more and more are at risk of developing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) here at home.

It's no surprise that levels of anxiety and depression are often high among cancer patients. But the non-medication treatment of mindfulness can make a dent in those symptoms.

College is a tough time of transitions and self-exploration for many students. But students feeling depressed may be self-medicating instead of seeking the help they need.

If a sad person and a depressed person get their brains scanned while thinking about behaving badly towards a close friend, the scans will look different. People with major depressive disorder ( MDD ) feel an exaggerated sense of guilt that fuels their depression.

Some patients find it hard to stick with their sleep apnea treatment (usually a breathing mask) because it may cause discomfort or even embarrassment. But adhering to it even sometimes may decrease depression symptoms.

When meeting with a therapist in person isn’t an option, therapy can still be administered for major depression through web-based psychotherapy. Internet therapy is showing promising results.

Have you ever called your therapist?  New research suggests that therapy for patients with major depressive disorder can effectively be delivered over the phone.