Overview
Living with major depressive disorder
Learn seven ways major depression affects your life.
Adherence and nonadherence to treatment for major depression
A look at reasons for nonadherence and why your healthcare provider is your best source of information.
Are men really less likely than women to experience depression?
The answer is complicated. Here’s what to know and to look out for.
Depression and heart disease: what’s the link?
Mental health can affect the heart, and vice versa. Here’s how to keep your mind and heart healthy.
Symptoms
Can physical pain be a symptom of depression?
Questions and answers about the association between depression and physical pain.
Symptoms of persistent depressive disorder (PDD)
Sometimes called “high-functioning depression,” PDD is a less intense but longer-lasting form of depression.
How to recognize the symptoms of atypical depression
Temporary lifts in mood, overeating, and hypersomnia may be signs of this subtype of major depressive disorder.
Treatment
Questions when switching medications for MDD
If you are changing medications for major depressive disorder, ask your healthcare provider these questions.
Major depressive disorder treatment options
There are multiple avenues of treatment available for Major Depressive Disorder (MDD).
Track your depression treatment progress through journaling
Making time to write regularly can help you better understand your experience and measure your improvement.
Two common types of psychotherapy for depression
Counseling can help you cope with clinical depression symptoms.