One of the sad facts of life is that mental health disorders such as depression are afflicting people at an ever-younger age. Children, even preschoolers, are not immune to depression. Evidence ...

Fortunately, most children do not suffer from the sometimes-debilitating effects of depression. They face the usual low spots and tough times of growing up, facing life's changes such as moving, ...

Depression is a debilitating mental disorder that is felt as persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities. It's more than just feeling down or an occasional "sad day"; it's a serious ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - When a parent suffers from depression, children are more likely to need costly health services like emergency room visits, and less likely to get preventive healthcare, ...

This is a touchy topic. Depression is a condition where you probably already feel pretty awful. Yes, I have experienced this as a parent myself. Fortunately, kids can thrive even when mom or dad is ...

Doctronic reports childhood depression affects 2%-3% of children, with symptoms lasting over two weeks; early intervention and therapy are crucial.

Maternal postpartum depression at six weeks is linked to reduced inhibition and emotional control in children alongside increased emotional overeating. The findings were published in Eating Behaviors.

The world’s fastest man is inspiring children to not let their diagnoses get in the way of their dreams. After Noah Lyles won the gold medal in the 100-meter sprint with a viral photo-finish, he ...

A woman with a baby carriage is seen trough a hole in an underground passage in Ljubljana's Tivoli park July 22, 2009. REUTERS/Bor Slana (SLOVENIA PEOPLE SOCIETY) Colic, crying, round-the-clock ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Teenagers are more likely to be depressed if their mothers were depressed while pregnant, according to a new study. Mothers' depression after giving birth was also tied to ...