It’s never easy to face depression. For any number of reasons, people with depression may resist seeking help. Old prejudices about mental illness may motivate some people to avoid diagnosis, and thus ...

In this installment of The Eminents series, I interview Dr. Mark Goulston. He is a psychiatrist, former Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at UCLA-NPI and inventor of Surgical Empathy, an ...

It's scary when a friend or family member is suffering from clinical depression. Many people have a sense of not knowing what to do to help. Here are 10 practical suggestions. 1. Encourage the person ...

KILGORE, Texas (KLTV) - As of 2023, suicide is the second leading cause of death in the U.S. for ages 10 to 35 according to the CDC. Also in 2023, over 49,000 people died by suicide in the U.S. That’s ...

EDITOR'S NOTE: This column discusses suicide. If you or someone you know needs help, the national suicide and crisis lifeline in the U.S. is available by calling or texting 988. There is also an ...