Wright, a psychotherapist in New York, cringes when clients with depression report back on what their friends or family ...

My previous blog post focused on what not to say to a depressed person. I presented common statements that people tell friends and loved ones in an attempt to alleviate the depressed person’s ...

Karlee Lipton of Conway, Arkansas, was surprised by the way postpartum depression hit her when she had her baby in the summer of 2024. Lipton had already seen a therapist and a psychiatrist to ...

Depression doesn’t always look like sadness. Sometimes it looks like showing up to work, replying “I’m fine,” and then going home exhausted for reasons you can’t explain. So when someone opens up ...

One of the questions I'm often asked is, "What Can I Do To Help Someone With Depression?" The answer: There are many things you can do to help. 1) Listen Compassionately: One of the most important ...

Understanding what depression is – and what it is not – is often the first step toward relief.