Psychiatry has a naming problem. Obsessive-compulsive disorder and obsessive-compulsive personality disorder are assumed to be cousins but, in fact, are barely related. The “schizo” in schizophrenia ...

Atypical depression is increasingly recognised as a distinct clinical subtype marked by a constellation of energy-related symptoms such as increased appetite, weight gain, hypersomnia and profound ...

Discover the nine subtypes of depression and their key symptoms. Since treatment can vary for each type, it’s important to consult your doctor for guidance. Most people go through periods of deep ...

Bobo W.V., Shelton R.C. Bipolar disorder in adults: Treating major depression with atypical antipsychotics. In Keck P. and Solomon D. (eds.), UpToDate Series, Bipolar ...

It is known that depression is linked to an increased incidence of metabolic diseases. Now scientists have discovered that different types of depression are linked to different cardiometabolic ...

Whether you're a college student in the middle of a major slump, a new mom who can't pinpoint why she's feeling so glum, or a retiree grieving over the loss of a loved one, that question isn't an easy ...