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Diagnosis of postpartum depression is based on a clinical interview, assessment of symptoms, and medical history.

Many people get nervous in social situations, but at what point do nerves turn into full blown social anxiety?

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A 54-year-old reader shares their struggle with persistent sadness, fear of death, and feeling worthless while seeking first ...

Gardening offers a sensory, rhythmic way to calm the nervous system, lift mood, and retrain the brain, helping us heal anxiety and depression from the ground up.

Mice have an instinctive reaction to hide when the shadow of a bird passes over. In a new study, scientists taught the rodents to overcome that fear. dubinkinv / 500px via Getty Images Humans have ...

A child-friendly brain imaging technique is just one way neuroscientist Cat Camacho investigates how children learn to process emotions.

Running is supposed to be a great way to de-stress and clear your mind. But chances are, if you’ve ever trained for a marathon or other endurance event, you’ve likely felt some nerves creep in as your ...

Running is supposed to be a great way to relieve stress and clear your mind. But chances are, if you’ve ever trained for a marathon or other endurance event, you’ve likely felt some nerves creep in as ...