One of the key features of depression is the lack of motivation to do things that you know you should really do. For example, you may think that you don't have the motivation to exercise, or spend ...

Individuals who have experienced depression in the past are often at a higher risk of experiencing another depressive episode. Despite improvements in mood after recovery from depression, they ...

Behavioral activation therapy helps individuals break the cycle of inactivity and low mood by encouraging engagement in meaningful activities, even when motivation is low. If you’re looking for ways ...

Things like revamping your sleep routine, getting regular exercise, or doing an activity you find relaxing all count as self-care. Understandably, consistent self-care can be challenging for some ...

Professor of Neuroscience, Psychopharmacology and Mental Health, University of Reading It’s often thought that if someone is depressed, they will feel sad or low most of the time. But what many don’t ...

Anxiety and depression can look very different from one person to another. While some people are open to sharing their struggles, others may prefer not to. Reggie Galindo is a Stockton native who uses ...

I’ve been running for most of my life, logging miles almost every day. But come winter, a dark cloud takes over that very nearly squeezes that running spark out of me, turning running into a dreaded ...

Researchers propose "exercise mimetics" (exercise pills) to treat depression by hacking the muscle-brain axis for those unable to physically exercise.

A recent review of animal research suggests that caffeine might help ease symptoms of anxiety and depression by reducing inflammation in the brain. The researchers analyzed multiple experiments and ...