The Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D) is a widely used assessment tool that helps mental health professionals determine the severity of a person’s depression. The HAM-D assesses various ...

Patients report side effects from medication for the treatment of depression 20 times more than psychiatrists have recorded in the charts. The researchers recommend the use of a self-administered ...

Depression can affect people over long periods of their lives. Some people experience this condition continuously, while for others, it occurs in episodes – with long stretches without symptoms.

Radial reports that teen depression is prevalent yet under-treated. Effective options include therapy, antidepressants, and ...