RICHMOND, Va. — The combination of cold weather, less sunlight, and post-holiday blues can take a toll on mental health. Research from Mental Health America shows about 5% of the American population ...

A measurable phenomenon known as “post-game depression” is being studied to showcase how beating video games can affect a player’s mental health. Video games are among the most popular leisure ...

Tuesday has become a day I look forward to every week. It’s not just because it’s Taco Tuesday. (Who doesn’t love a good taco?) I also go to yoga on Tuesdays. Yoga allows me to reset and fill my cup ...

Now is the time of year – with shorter and colder days – when we may not feel like ourselves. Seasonal depression is more than just a funk. It can affect mood and motivation. A doctor from AmeriHealth ...

Video games are more often regarded as causes of mental illness than as cures, but in a new study, a specially designed fantasy game helped teens conquer depression just as well as — if not better ...

When bipolar depression fuels isolation, these simple, steady steps can help lift your mood and lessen the loneliness. Are you lonely? I often am. One thing I’ve learned about loneliness is that it’s ...

Nitrous oxide-better known as "laughing gas"-can potentially transform treatment for tough-to-beat depression. This centuries-old anesthetic gas targeted specific brain cells in mice and quickly ...