Our Ask the Therapist columnist, Lori Gottlieb, advises a reader who wants to help a struggling pal but is growing frustrated.

One of the questions I'm often asked is, "What Can I Do To Help Someone With Depression?" The answer: There are many things you can do to help. 1) Listen Compassionately: One of the most important ...

Communication with a spouse who is depressed requires listening skills, discernment, and self-control. Talking through something and being validated can be so powerful as to save a person’s life, ...

There are many reasons to be a giving, charitable person. Giving to others helps us cement relationships, elicit gratitude, and connect communities. It can also make us feel happier and healthier, ...

Exercise can boost mood by releasing "feel-good" chemicals. Meditation helps calm the mind and reduce stress. Guided imagery ...

A new assessment of studies on more than 60 supplements claiming to help depression symptoms finds that only 4 have ‘substantive’ evidence of benefits. A new scientific review examined the body of ...