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What Is Depression?

Depression (major depressive disorder) is a common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think and how you act. Fortunately, it is also treatable.

Depression

Learn about depression, including symptoms, risk factors, treatment options and answers to your questions.

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Two New Studies in American Journal of Psychiatry Explore Risk Prediction for Postpartum Mental Health Conditions

Two new studies examining mental health risks postpartum were published online today in the American Journal of Psychiatry in conjunction with Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month and the 2025 Annual Meeting of the American Psychiatric Association (APA). One study sought to estimate the risk of postpartum depression in people without a history of depression, and the other looked at the familial contribution to the risk of postpartum psychosis. Researchers from both studies were on hand to disc

Group Music Therapy: A Promising Approach

  • New research, Patients and Families, Treatment

Group music therapy, delivered in person or online, may be effective in helping address symptoms of mental health conditions, according to several recent studies. The studies looked at the use of group music therapy in women with depression, older adults with dementia, and college students experiencing stress. One consistent theme in this research is that participants have improved quality of life.

Rumination: A Cycle of Negative Thinking

  • Anxiety, Depression, Patients and Families

Rumination involves repetitive thinking or dwelling on negative feelings and distress and their causes and consequences. The repetitive, negative aspect of rumination can contribute to the development of depression or anxiety and can worsen existing conditions.

Chronic Pain and Mental Health Often Interconnected

  • Anxiety, Depression, Patients and Families

Chronic pain and mental health disorders often occur together. In fact, research suggests that chronic pain and mental health problems can contribute to and exacerbate the other.

Social Connections Key to Maintaining Mental Well-being

  • Depression, Patients and Families

Positive social connections have consistently been shown to support mental health and well-being. New research finds that social support is also key to coping with the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic has upended life for most of us, and the uncertainty, economic strain and isolation have left many struggling with stress, anxiety or depression.

Parental Leave Brings Mental Health Benefits, Especially for Mothers

  • New research, Patients and Families, Women

Along with all the excitement and anticipation, becoming a new parent comes with a great deal of change and potential stress, such as the challenges of childrearing, financial pressure and career uncertainties. This elevated stress can contribute to mental health problems, including peripartum depression. New research published in the Lancet finds that access to employer-provided parental leave may help protect mothers’ mental health in the months after childbirth.

The Mental Health Benefits of Simple Acts of Kindness

  • Healthy living for mental well-being, Patients and Families

There are many reasons acts of kindness are good for the giver and the receiver. New research looks at the mental health benefits, finding that performing acts of kindness may help reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety.(1) “Acts of kindness” refer to benevolent and helpful actions intentionally directed towards another person, motivated by the desire to help another and not to gain reward or to avoid punishment

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