Music therapy can be used alongside medication and psychotherapy to help improve depression symptoms. Learn why it helps and how to get started.

Some people understand quickly when they are in need of therapy. For instance, when they’re experiencing an acute emotional state, depression, phobias, panic attacks, or personality disorders, which ...

Thorsten Barnhofer is the author of a book on mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT). He regularly provides workshops on mindfulness-based interventions. He is co-investigator of a programme grant ...

What Is Therapeutic Light Therapy? Therapeutic light therapy, also called phototherapy, is a form of treatment for certain types of depression, sleep disorders, and other conditions. It involves ...

Editor’s note: If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, help is available. Dial or text 988 or visit 988lifeline.org for free and confidential support. Summer passed Valerie Zeko ...

Summer is gone, daylight saving time ends in November, and the warm, sunny days are giving way to cooler, longer nights. With these changes, many people may find themselves feeling the effects of SAD, ...

Depression in men doesn't always look like sadness. Often, it looks like disconnection and shame, triggered by a lifetime of ...

This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255). A new study suggests that exercise ...

Depression affects everyone differently, and finding the right treatment can take time. Learn how to recognize when it might ...

Seasonal fatigue, or winter blues, can be particularly strong after a harsh winter. Light therapy lamps mimic natural sunlight to help treat mood irregularities. A 2024 analysis found that bright ...

Could dark therapy, the practice of immersing yourself in darkness for hours or days, help improve your mental health? Learn ...