Most of us have felt sad or low at some point in our adult lives but have learned coping strategies that have kept us from becoming overwhelmed by these feelings. Some of us, however, have reached an ...

The other day, my friend’s 16-year-old daughter messaged her to ask: ‘Mum, do I ever seem narcissistic? I just did a TikTok quiz.’ As her teen had already asked if she might need therapy for ADHD or ...

Depression, one of the most widespread mental health disorders, is characterized by a persistent low mood and a loss of ...

The link between vitamin D and mood is well supported by clinical research. Low vitamin D levels are strongly associated with a higher risk of depression and low mood. Multiple meta-analyses confirm ...

Everyone feels down sometimes. Bad weeks happen — disappointments pile up, energy drops, and life feels harder than usual. But when does normal sad or down feelings become clinical depression? The ...

Counting calories isn't simply a bummer, it might actually increase your risk of depression, a new study says. People on low-calorie diets scored higher for symptoms of depression, compared with those ...

Discouraging expectations trigger self‑doubt, worry, and procrastination. Discover how to lift your mood, ease worry, and ...

If you’ve ever felt your mood dip and wondered whether food could make a difference, the answer might be yes. New research ...

Dopamine patches are marketed as improving attention span, mood, and motivation. But there is no evidence that these ...