When you have a cold or flu, the symptoms are obvious: Coughing, sneezing, congestion, and a general hatred of the universe.

Ketamine, a hallucinogenic drug approved as an anesthetic, has been used to treat adults with depression, PTSD and other conditions, and studied in youth with depression.

As holiday festivities fade into the rearview, these lesser-known tips can help you navigate the January blues and seasonal depression.

Participants in clinic trial went from being unable to get out of bed to being productive and interacting with loved ones ...

Because people with ADHD often find it hard to regulate their behaviors and emotions, psychotherapy is also commonly used as ...

We've all heard the adage: "You are what you eat." It's a common proverb that originated in the 19th century by Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin, who is largely credited as the founding father of ...

The number of people who are food insecure tends to be higher among families with children. This can have negative impacts on ...

NPR's health reporters followed the emerging science on what keeps our brains and our minds healthy. Here are highlights of ...

Eating foods like fruit, vegetables, and whole grains can reduce depressive symptoms. Several studies have suggested that sugary beverages can increase the risk of depression and worsen depressive ...

Vegetarians consuming plant-based alternatives to meat -- suggested as one of the means to lower the environmental impact of meat consumption -- could have a 42 per cent increased risk of depression ...

Researchers are concerned that people are being told to come off antidepressants too quickly, which can lead to significant withdrawal effects. They say new prescribing guidelines need to be ...