Brazilian researchers developed an AI system that analyzes WhatsApp audio messages to identify depression, showing high accuracy and potential for low-cost, real-world mental health screening.

"Depression attacks" can be common and triggered by a host of different issues or circumstances. Kseniya Ovchinnikova via Getty Images Many of us are familiar — perhaps too familiar — with an anxiety ...

We all go through rough patches that leave us feeling sad, frustrated, and overwhelmed. In fact, the phrase “I’m really depressed today,” has become a widely accepted part of everyday vernacular. That ...

Depression is not a fun friend to be acquainted with. While we all occasionally run into sadness or hopelessness, this mental state of being convinces us that life is always blue. While everyone can ...

Early signs of depression can be detected from voice notes sent on WhatsApp. In a recent study, scientists have accurately ...

While most people associate depression with persistent sadness and lack of energy, some warning signs are rarely discussed but equally important. Recognizing these lesser-known symptoms could be ...

How to recognize depression in older adults. Aug. 3, 2010 — -- About 7 million people over the age of 65 have been diagnosed with depression, and many more could be suffering. Dr. Marie Savard ...

Depression isn't exclusive to one gender, age group, race, or any other demographic. It can affect anyone. Senior men are ...

The weeks and months following childbirth bring profound physical, emotional, and psychological changes that can overwhelm even the most prepared new parents. While some degree of mood fluctuation, ...