Explaining depression can be challenging. Here are a psychologist's tips for choosing words and finding allies to help.

DEAR ABBY: I am a single, 52-year-old woman, never married with no kids. I suffer from depression as well as a number of ...

How to Help Young Adults Struggling with Depression During the Coronavirus Pandemic One of the worst things you can do is "discount their feelings," says family therapist Dr. Barbara Nosal ...

People with hidden depression may cover their symptoms, even from themselves. We explore what hidden depression is, how to spot it, and how to find help.

Helping a loved one cope with depression can be key to their recovery. WebMD offers tips for caregivers.

Along with treatments like psychotherapy and medication, lifestyle management strategies — including a solid self-care regimen — can help people with depression feel better.

It's scary when a friend or family member is suffering from clinical depression. Many people have a sense of not knowing what to do to help. Here are 10 practical suggestions for how to support ...

Depression may look different in older adults compared with younger ones. Understanding why a senior may be sad is key to getting them the help they need.

How to Recognize Signs of Anxiety or Depression — and How to Get Help (or Help Others) It's been a particularly tough year for nearly everyone, and it may be tough to separate what's a normal ...

Is your spouse depressed? If your loved one withdraws from activities or sex, spends more time alone, or drinks more alcohol than they once did, they may have depression. Find out what to do if ...

Learning more about what depression is and how it affects people may also help you protect yourself emotionally, respond with more empathy and avoid taking your partner’s behaviors personally.

When you can’t change someone’s situation, then all you can do is talk about it. Learn what questions to ask and what to avoid to help someone with their depression.