Depression Help

There was never a moment when I said to myself, "Self, it's been two months since you haven't been your cheery self, and if the Zoloft ad on TV is any indication of what depression feels like, you are certainly a sad egg who can't -- or doesn't want to -- catch that damn butterfly."

Facebook's new "flag" policy for threats of self-harm strikes me as an efficient, measured approach that manages to offer timely help while also respecting the privacy of the people making the alleged threats. The trouble, as always, is interpreting what constitutes a threat.

When you're depressed, it often feels like nothing in the world can make you feel better. For anyone experiencing this "stuckness," it's important to remember that depression is a very common and highly-treatable disorder.

What do you say to someone who's depressed? All too often, it's the wrong thing. "People still have such a cloudy idea of what mental illness is," ...

Mindfulness is about being aware of what lens we're wearing when looking at life, so we can be more intentional.

Faith and spirituality can be powerful sources of strength, happiness and meaning. It may be, however, that no amount of prayer or faith can help you get out of a depression.