Depression - Videos
In a NYT op-ed titled "Why Can't Doctors Identify Killers?" psychiatrist Richard Friedman argues that even with "the best mental health care" we are unlikely to identify those at risk of committing violent crimes. Where does that leave us?
The days are getting longer and hotter - a sign of summer for sure. For some, it marks the start of their depression or Summer Seasonal Affective Disorder. We talk with those who suffer from SAD and how the change of season affects their health.
The days are getting longer and hotter - a sign of summer for sure. For some, it marks the start of their depression or Summer Seasonal Affective Disorder. We talk with those who suffer from SAD and how the change of season affects their health.
Corey Mead joins Marc to talk about while drone operators may not physically be involved with the war, PTSD can affect them just as much.
Army veteran Rob Smith joins HuffPost Live to discuss if soldier discuss mental health issues while serving.
Dr. Charles Marmar joins HuffPost Live to give some tips to people suffering with PTSD.
Marine veteran Anthony Swofford joins HuffPost Live to explain why being diagnosed with PTSD is like "admitting to a mental weakness" in the eyes of some veterans.
Anthony Swofford joins HuffPost Live to explain why he feels that we should drop the word "disorder" from PTSD.
Sherry Lee Meredith discusses common causes of anxiety with Teagan Brooke, Kelly Glover and Joanne Rallo on Go Curvy.
Jenny, 29, developed gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) three years ago. She says that the condition, which causes chronic heartburn and acid reflux, became increasingly severe, and over-the-counter medications and changes in diet did not help reduce her symptoms. She then sought treatment from gastroenterologist Dr. Kenneth Chang, who performed the cutting-edge Stretta procedure. See how it works!
Dr. Richard Heimberg educates us on social anxiety disorder, its symptoms and effects on the lives of those who suffer from the disorder.
Postpartum Depression is a type of depression that is experienced by new moms. It can last months, and even years! Can fathers experience this too? Laci discusses why young men might want to wait to have children.
Join the discussion with Steven Sussman, Ph.D, Child & Adolescent Psychologist, about the possibly deadly effect of anti anxiety drugs and sleeping drugs on patients.
Depression affects approximately 10% of adults in the U.S., but those who suffer from it aren't the only ones affected by its grip. HuffPost Live explores how family and friends can help and comfort those who suffer from this debilitating illness.
Karyn Washington, celebrated creator of the 'For Brown Girls' blog, lost her life to suicide at the age of 22. We take a look at Washington's legacy of black female empowerment, and explore issues of mental health in communities of color.
HuffPost's Third Metric seeks to redefine success beyond money and power. As part of our ongoing series, we discuss the high rates of suicide among millennials. Do millennials feel helpless when faced with achieving the first two metrics of success?
Jeff Lewis, star of the hit reality show Flipping Out , has earned a reputation for being one of America's most well-known designers and house-flippers. He is also known for being an extreme perfectionist, which he attributes to his obsessive-compulsive personality disorder. Jeff shares advice for others living with obsessive-compulsive tendencies.
Jeff Lewis, star of the hit reality show Flipping Out , has earned a reputation for being one of America's most well-known designers and house-flippers. He is also known for being an extreme perfectionist, which he attributes to his obsessive-compulsive personality disorder. Jeff explains how OCPD affected him during his childhood. Plus, learn how he manages the symptoms today.
Is it possible to scientifically prevent depression? In this World Economic Forum discussion, University of Oxford molecular psychiatrist Jonathan Flint explains the research he's doing to uncover the genetic and biological basis of disorders like depression, in order to help develop better therapies.
Tim Gunn, the Emmy-award winning star and executive producer of Project Runway: Under the Gunn, is an admitted perfectionist when it comes to style and a "self-declared clean freak." He says he was diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder when he was a teenager.
Discussion with Steven Sussman, Child and Adolescent Psychologist discusses mind games.
Is evil biological? In his new book, "Murderous Minds," Dean Haycock explores what scientists are learning about the psychopaths living among us. He joins HuffPost Live to discuss his findings.
Is evil biological? In his new book, "Murderous Minds," Dean Haycock explores what scientists are learning about the psychopaths living among us. He joins HuffPost Live to discuss his findings.
Dr. James Fallon talks with Ricky about how he is considered a "borderline" psychopath.
Suicide is a serious issue all over the world, and the amount of victims seems to peak in the spring time. Why are suicide rates so much higher this time of year? Join Laci as she discusses this shocking trend and some theories as to why this occurs.
Just like a soldier returning from battle may experience post-traumatic stress, so can the loved ones of cancer patients. Find out how families can learn to identify post-traumatic stress.
Rebecca Zamon explores how the International Day of Happiness is meant to help lift peoples' spirits (especially after an epically long winter).
For actors Jill Eikenberry and Michael Tucker, dealing with Jill's mother's dementia not only meant coming to terms with her diagnosis but being faced with decisions about how to provide the best care for her. Eikenberry and Tucker share their personal experience in a conversation with Pfizer's Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Freda Lewis-Hall, and impart a few lessons they've learned along the way.
Join the discussion with Steven Sussman, Ph.D, child & adolescent psychologist, about the benefit of crying and its prevalence among men and women.
At 5'8 and a skeletal 105 pounds, Ali knows that people think she's too thin, but she says she still needs to lose another 10 to 15 pounds. Diagnosed at age 10 with anorexia nervosa, the 23-year-old restricts her food intake to 700 calories a day and keeps a container in her room in which she purges five to 10 times a day.
