Implying that one's inability to heal is because they're not meditating enough, serves merely to invalidate their struggle.

Researchers are advocating for "excellencism," instead, which involves "making a list of reasonable goals, with clear markers of success."

Identifying microbes associated with synthesising chemicals associated with depression can help understand and treat it.

“I believe we are in the phase of mental health care where we recognize that we may have to discard old findings, modify the existing ones and research newer possibilities."

Chronic, severe depression "reduce[d] volume in brain regions relevant for executive and cognitive functions and emotion regulation."

"We hope this line of research could help predict suicidal ideation... and could inform [different] treatments for those at risk."

Given how much Indians idolize and emulate celebrities, Kapil Dev trivializing mental health sets a poor example for his fans.

"They felt lonely and uncared for as children, and they feel that way as adults too," notes a psychotherapist.

Earlier research linked vitamin D deficiency with depressive symptoms -- providing a pathway for an alternative treatment option.

The new discovery using microbial signatures might promote easier diagnosis, such that people can receive appropriate treatment.

Besides helping people connect with nature, gardening might also offer them greater exposure to vitamin D -- overall, improving their mood.

The 12-year-long longitudinal study showed depression symptoms like anxiety or mood swings may evolve along similar lines in couples.

Couples who constantly grew as individuals too, were found to be more satisfied and committed, besides having better self-esteem.

"Scrolling social media is so ubiquitous that [we] do it almost without thinking from the moment we wake up to when we close our eyes at night."

We may need to rethink how they're prescribed, and for whom.

A new research shows how genes behind some mental illnesses -- like depression and schizophrenia -- could be picked up in blood tests.

People can end up feeling they're "not worthy of empathy or support,” and start to "question their... value as a human."

"Once socially anxious adults manage to find a romantic partner," their depression determines how they navigate intimacy.