To fight the dark, the answer is to provide more light where it is missing. The standard treatment for SAD is bright-light therapy with a light box that delivers at least 10,000 lux of light.

Doctors also encourage spending time outdoors during daylight hours, getting regular exercise, eating well-balanced meals, ...

Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions, and some people recover with medications or therapies. However ...

Dear Eric: My house has become a mess—clutter everywhere—after going through a season of depression. I’m now in counseling, ...

A neuroscientist, he employed a battery of high-tech tools in devising a fast-acting therapy that targets the area of the ...

Britain’s grey skies can darken anyone’s mood, but for those who suffer with seasonal affective disorder (SAD), winter can be ...

Dear House: Start with one corner, or one drawer, or even the corner of one drawer. It’s easy for all of us to get overwhelmed when faced with the daunting task of undoing clutter that took months to ...

The emotional impact of unemployment can be profound, experts say — but speaking up about it and building a support system can help.

Men suffer depression frequently, but often differently than women. Their symptoms are different and easily justified as ...

With these changes, many people may find themselves feeling the effects of SAD, or seasonal affective disorder. While it’s ...

Q. My house has become a mess — clutter everywhere — after going through a season of depression. I’m now in counseling, on medication, and finally starting to feel better, but the mess feels too ...