Depression Videos

Depression treatment not working? The right support, small habits, and a personalized plan can still lead to meaningful recovery.

Heather Loeb shares her masked depression journey from college to motherhood, finding freedom through honesty.

Deep brain stimulation ends Jon's decade-long treatment-resistant depression battle and mental health stigma fight.

A mother talks about caring for a daughter with chronic depression, sharing her "stakeholder" approach, why she avoids a "fixer" mindset, and why she lets go of outcomes.

Five depression mood micro-habits target nervous system through light, cold water, humming, and breathing.

Low battery depression swaps include screen time limits, nutrition upgrades, hydration, and movement tips.

Recognize five perimenopause depression signs including sleep disruption, irritability, and familiar symptoms.

For musician Catherine Littlepage, MDD sounds like tears, a slower pace, and overwhelming emotions. What advice would she give others?

A mom with MDD uses Pokémon cards, video games, and events to recconect with her inner child and share that joy with her daughter.

Stepho Wilson’s dog, Nurse Joy, is a psychiatric service animal trained to help with anxiety and depression.

For Sharon Johnson, she achieved remission when she shifted her focus from finding a cure to managing her depression.

Decorate your space with things that comfort you like candles and collectibles.

Depression causes physical symptoms such as body aches, fatigue, headaches, and more.

When it's hard to get up and get going, try these self-care strategies.

Help is out there. Start with educating yourself and talking to your general practitioner.

Cindy Pham’s online reviews became a creative outlet and eventually a published novel and viral success.

Stepho Wilson, a huge Pokémon collector, credits fun anime characters with the confidence to combat depression and social anxiety.

Author Cindy Pham wishes she could tell her younger self these truths about living with depression.

Mother of six Sharon Johnson says people don't understand depression because they don't accept that it's real. How's that for authenticity?

To lift your mood, try these simple jots to jog your mind.

Depression makes it hard to get moving, but even small steps release feel-good endorphins. Try on this instructor-led, low-intensity workout for size.

"We can make a huge difference one bite at a time," says David Wiss, PhD, a mental health nutritionist.

Take a break from tech. Which activities can boost your mood and relieve tension?

You and your counselor will tailor a personalized treatment plan. And if talk therapy isn’t enough, they may recommend seeing a doctor for medication.

Fire spinning helped Jake Guinn deal with his depression. For him, it was a form of expression that kept him centered.

When she’s feeling stuck in a downward spiral, Jenna Kanell turns to a number of things to lift her spirits. “There isn’t one magical cure to depression.”

Depression is like fire, Jake Guinn says. It consumes every part of you, every bit of joy and connection. But “you don’t tame fire. You dance with it.”

“To me, depression is like a monster that follows you,” says horror actress Jenna Kanell. “It’s next to you in bed while you’re trying to sleep.”

"Once you start to motivate people … not only can you change a family but you can change generations to come," says therapist Melissa Fulgieri.

People with mild to moderate symptoms of depression often benefit from therapy, behavioral changes, or a combination of both.

It’s important to find the right antidepressant at the right dose, but you should also know what interferes with them and can cause harmful interactions.

If treatment doesn’t help right away, don’t worry. There are stronger options that cut directly to the chase to hopefully help you feel better.

People with major depressive disorder are less likely to respond to the first antidepressant they are prescribed. Several things can cause that to happen.

In addition to therapy or medication, there are a number of things you can do on a daily basis to lift your mood.

Along with medicine and therapy, it’s important to monitor your sleep, diet, and exercise, says psychiatrist Gonzalo Laje.

MDD, or major depressive disorder, can be treated with several therapies, including medication and talk therapy. So what’s the latest thinking?

What defines major depressive disorder, and how is it diagnosed? John Whyte, MD, unpacks this treatable illness with two renowned psychiatrists.

It's important to address mental health conditions early on, but the first signs are often subtle. An expert shares signs you need to reach out for help.

Symptoms of depression can occur at any age, to any race or gender, regardless of health condition.

Depression is a commonly misunderstood condition.

An expert defines what factors go into which treatments are prescribed for a person diagnosed with depression.

About one-third of people with depression don’t seem to get better. Why don’t antidepressants work for everyone?

Nathaniel shares what depression feels like and what helps pull him out of an episode.

A pharmacist outlines the immediate adverse effects and things he typically looks for when prescribing antidepressant medication.