signs of depression

Recognizing signs of depression in men can be especially important because men are less likely to seek medical treatment for the condition.

A few episodes of sadness is not out of the ordinary, but symptoms that lower quality of life or become downright debilitating should be addressed – they’re not part of normal aging. Here’s what to look for when it comes to the symptoms, causes, and treatment.

Depression is not experienced in the exact same way between men and women – there are varying symptoms due to differences in hormones. It’s also more common in women. Let’s take a closer look at 13 facts about depression and how it related to women in particular.

It’s important to be able to distinguish between the two, as it will help you address it (or help you address it in a loved one). Sadness will pass, but depression often takes treatment to overcome and shouldn’t be ignored. Here are 12 ways to tell the difference between them…

The person with Perfectly Hidden Depression may have developed coping mechanisms to help them blend in with the rest of society, but they are still suffering under the surface. Here are eight characteristics of Perfectly Hidden Depression (PHD) to determine if you’re someone who suffers from it.

Even the sunniest people among us feel sad once in a while—whether there has been a specific trigger like ending a relationship, or no real trigger other than a bout of melancholy. Either way, feeling sad is a normal emotion that may even have some healthy benefits.