Watching my dog search all over the house for a misplaced bone (and not find it) reminds me of the way I sometimes feel when I want to try to shake a sad or negative mood. I can look all over, but the ...

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is recognized as a recurring major depressive disorder, typically starting in the fall and winter and spontaneously improving when spring arrives. It’s usually ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - With the end of Daylight Saving Time, many people in Central Illinois are driving home from work in darkness. With decreasing sunlight and temperatures, many people are ...

Sometimes you just need a good cry. Sometimes, there’s just been enough going on in your life that you feel beaten down. And you just need to sit in your car or on your sofa and let it all out. But if ...

Picture this: You attend a friend’s party, where you interact with a host of people and have a good time. But after coming home, you feel sad and low. Can you relate to this scenario? If yes, then let ...

The end of summer will always be a bummer. It kicks off the decline of sunny days, warm nights, and that carefree, laidback attitude that makes the world feel like a coming-of-age movie. While Sept.

When someone you care about is feeling depressed, it can be difficult to know what to say. You may want to help and make a depressed person feel better, but sometimes, even well-meaning words can do ...

During certain seasons of the year, you may notice changes in your energy level, sleep and interest in activities. Seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, is a type of depression that is related to the ...