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 ...

If you struggle with depression, you probably know how heavy it can feel, as if an invisible weight is pulling you down. One of the most painful ironies of depression is that it often drains people of ...

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, ...

Philadelphia, May 1, 2025 – 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 ...

Burnout is primarily situational. It develops as a response to prolonged stress, usually linked to work, caregiving, or ...

Telegram founder Pavel Durov says action, not rest or motivation, keeps depression away. His viral podcast comments explain ...

The processes in the brain and body through which physical exercise reduces depressive symptoms have been explored. The processes in the brain and body through which physical exercise reduces ...

Many people use “depression” as shorthand for feeling low, while others dismiss depression as “just sadness”. Here, we explain the difference using clinicians’ cues: Trigger, duration, functioning, ...

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 ...

As the UK faces Blue Monday 2026, known as the most depressing day of the year, consultant psychiatrist Professor Ahmed Hankir shares three crucial early warning signs of depression to watch for ...