"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.

Superstitions, religious beliefs, and financial dependence trigger a cycle of exploitation for people with limited healthcare access.

The apex court objected to a Karnataka high court ruling that called a person who died by suicide a "weakling."

The observational study took place over four years, and relied on first person data rather than solely on medical practitioners’ opinions.

The space features signs like “Enter and cry” or “I too have anxiety,” and tells visitors it’s okay to ask for help.

"I was at the end of the line. It was not a life worth living," a patient said. After the implant, she reports lasting relief.

"When I got rediagnosed -- I felt everyone was going to hate me. I was suicidal mainly because of how badly BPD is portrayed in the media."

"Even small increases in NO2 in the atmosphere can lead to a 32% higher risk of needing outpatient treatment for mental health."