What Is Depression?
Depression (major depressive disorder) is a common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think and how you act. Fortunately, it is also treatable.
Depression
Learn about depression, including symptoms, risk factors, treatment options and answers to your questions.
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PsychNews Special Report: Nutrition's Role in Mental Health
In the inaugural episode of PsychNews Special Report, Dr. Adrian Preda interviews Dr. Marta Mudd, author of the Special Report featured in the January 2025 issue of Psychiatric News, discussing the intersection of nutrition and mental health.
PsychNews Special Report: Palliative Psychiatry for Severe and Persistent Mental Illness
In this episode, Psychiatric News Editor-in-Chief Dr. Adrian Preda speaks with Dr. Anna Westermair, a psychiatrist and researcher whose work focuses on the emerging field of palliative psychiatry.
Mental Health Equity Champion Spotlight: Dr. Bernardo Ng
Each quarter we highlight an individual in the field of psychiatry who is a champion for mental health equity—whether through their work in direct care, research, advocacy, or in the community. Our Mental Health Equity Champion This Quarter is Dr. Bernardo Ng!
Personal Perspectives on Bipolar Disorder, Part 2
This episode is the second of a two-part discussion about bipolar disorder led by Dr. Ken Duckworth. He leads a deep discussion that offers insights for individuals, family members and mental health professionals: living with it, loving someone who has it, treating it, the impact of cultural identity, and more.
Women Psychiatrists Caucus Chats: A Conversation with Dr. Ludmila De Faria
In this episode, Dr. Gupta is joined by Dr. Ludmila De Faria. Dr. De Faria is an adult psychiatrist who brings an intersectional perspective to her work in psychiatry.
PsychNews Special Report: Clozapine Revisited—Updates to the Gold Standard
In this episode of PsychNews Special Report, we explore the evolving landscape of clozapine therapy, reaffirming its role as the gold standard for treatment-resistant schizophrenia and examining its unique benefits in reducing suicidality.