Depression - Videos
Lakshmi Yatham, MBBS, FRCPC, MRCPsych (UK), discusses postpartum depression and the difference between this mental illness and postpartum blues.
Join the forum as we dive into some healthy habits that can leads to happiness and mental wellness.
An Ohio medical center is testing progesterone as a possible treatment for traumatic brain injury.
Pharmaceutical Specialist Charles Caley from the University of Connecticut talks about what people being medically treated for mental illnesses need to know.
A public disclosure by a technology executive that he has cancer has led to lots of self-reflection in China. The WSJ's Wei Gu talks to Feisal Aibhai of health consultancy Qineticare about the advantages of stress and how one can manage it.
For some, being an entertainer is more than just performing, it also means giving back to a meaningful cause. Starshell, our favorite "birthday girl" and burgeoning singer/actress is helping with suicide prevention, a cause near and dear to her heart. Inspired by her sister's untimely death, Starshell is lending a hand to several organizations, including her own. Press play to learn more about Mary J. Blige's mentee and why Suicide Awareness Week is so important.
The co-founder and editor-in-chief of The Huffington Post Media Group spoke at the Women of Influence Luncheon in Toronto, Sept. 11, 2013
NowThis News VJ Katie Quinn spoke with her uncle Paul, about his experiences living with schizophrenia.
Alcohol abuse and eating disorders may share a genetic link.
Kathy Rogers teaches yoga to soldiers to help them cope with the stresses of military life.
Many healthcare plans cover mental illness and substance abuse disorders just like any other physical illness. However, there's still a stigma surrounding mental illness and the American Psychiatric Association is launching a campaign to discourage that way of thinking.
Dogs are a helpful therapy tool for some patients with severe developmental issues.
Dr. James R. Doty, Clinical Professor of Neurosurgery at Stanford University, discusses the importance of handling our stress levels.
Dr. James R. Doty, Clinical Professor of Neurosurgery at Stanford University, reminds us that compassion must be the ethos of our society.
HuffPost Senior Military Correspondent David Wood and David Wood, a retired Air Force Colonel, join HuffPost Live to discuss why it is so hard to catch mental health issues for those serving in the military.
Mike McMichael and his wife, Jackie, join HuffPost Live to discuss how the both of them struggled to cope with his PTSD after he returned from Iraq.
Jackie McMichael, the wife of an Iraqi War Veteran, talks with Dena about how she had to suffer through the effects of her husband's PTSD.
Mike McMichael, an Iraqi War Veteran, joins HuffPost Live to talk about how what he experienced overseas led him to his breaking point at home.
HuffPost Senior Military Correspondent David Wood & Jackie McMichael, the wife of an Iraqi War Veteran, discuss what the challenges are in terms of soldiers receiving treatment for trauma suffered during war.
Steven Sussman, Ph.D, child & adolescent psychologist, explains what you can do for your child if they are diagnosed with OCD.
E.R. physician Dr. Travis Stork shares a personal story of losing his temper in the E.R.
The Doctors discuss stress and anger issues in the medical profession and share personal stories from their lives.
One possible explanation for the dramatic increase in mental illness across the United States may be our society's obsession with progress. When we're constantly pushing to the top and comparing ourselves, are we breeding mental illness?
One possible explanation for the dramatic increase in mental illness across the United States may be our society's obsession with progress. Ricky discusses this notion with a panel of experts.
Marilu Henner explains how her memory affects her life and career as well as the connection between health and memory.
Gov. Christie signed a ban on gay conversion therapy emphasizing conversion therapy exposes children to health risks, outweighing potential benefits. More to the point, conversion therapy is child abuse risking depression, drug abuse and suicide.
Solitary confinement has been proven to be detrimental to the health of inmates suffering from mental illnesses. There are safeguards in place, but it's still happening, despite the fact that it's unhealthy and counterproductive. Dr. Kupers discusses the unfair treatment of black inmates with mental illness inside the prison system.
Solitary confinement has been proven to be detrimental to the health of inmates suffering from mental illnesses. There are safeguards in place, but it's still happening, despite the fact that it's unhealthy and counterproductive. Ryan shares his experience of suffering from bipolar disorder while being locked in solitary confinement.
Full Segment: When patients with mental illness seek treatment for physical ailments, doctors often misdiagnose them due to a lack of follow-up interventions. This contributes to a shocking decrease in life expectancy for mentally ill patients. How can we fix it?
One high school in Lancaster County, Penn., is introducing a mental health screening program in light of the Sandy Hook Elementary School which left 26 people dead. The accused shooter had a mental health issue, and this voluntary high school program will aim to detect mental issues before they affect others.