It’s tempting to try to “fix” a loved one’s depression, but it isn’t the wisest course of action. Here’s what to do instead.

We all want to see our friends happy and thriving. But when someone close to you is dealing with depression, it can be hard to figure out the best way to support them. Unless you’re a therapist, it ...

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I lied to the first person who asked me if I had postpartum depression. Four days after giving birth, I was sitting on a chair in the pediatrician’s office, holding my crying newborn, who was there ...

DEAR ABBY: I need advice about a friend who is constantly downcast and clinically depressed. I have tried praying for her, lifting her up and encouraging her, but to no avail. At this point, I feel ...

I have a friend I’ll call “Scott.” We have known each other for 15 years or so and have been retired for the last few years. He enjoyed working before he retired due to a plant closure. Now Scott ...

DEAR ABBY: I have a good Christian friend in her 70s who has basically done nothing with her life. Her husband supports her. For 35 years, my friend has been saying, “God will show me what I should do ...

If you suspect your child might be struggling mentally, but they haven’t explicitly said so, it can be difficult to know what to do or say to help them. Such was the predicament one parent faced ...

Medical students face a variety of mental health problems but could be reluctant to seek help. In fact, research reveals that medical students are more likely to experience anxiety, burnout, and ...

Dear Amy: My 83-year-old widowed mother is depressed, and I don’t know how to help. She refuses to see a therapist and sees drugs as a crutch. She has always been a very private person, is generally ...