The feeling of constant sadness can sometimes weigh you down to a level where you start feeling a sense of emptiness that takes over your demeanour. It suddenly becomes impossible to get out of bed.

Mental health experts tell Lisa Salmon that depression in older adults is just as common as it is in young people, but it can be harder to spot.

Depression is a system of beliefs, behaviors, and ways of relating to people that keeps you locked in a trap. But there are ways out of this trap. In previous posts, I have discussed how low ...

July 28, 2025 – It's one of the first symptoms when diagnosing depression: "Loss of interest or pleasure in activities once enjoyed." Psychologists call it anhedonia, from Greek roots meaning "without ...

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This story is part of our mental health series. Find out more here. For people with depression, tasks that others deem simple can feel insurmountable. It can feel impossible to even get out of bed, ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. — University at Buffalo neuroscientists have identified the binding site of low-dose ketamine, providing critical insight into how the medication, often described as a wonder drug, ...

Most symptoms of concussions resolve within 2 weeks. However, some people may continue experiencing health challenges for 3 or more months. This is often referred to as post-concussive syndrome, and ...