“Loving and living with someone with depression and anxiety can absolutely affect your mood and anxiety,” says Dr. Gail Saltz, a psychiatrist at NY Presbyterian Hospital Weill-Cornell School of ...

Does your partner have depression? You’re not alone. Over 5% of all adults worldwide live with the clinical symptoms of depression: low energy, a lack of motivation, trouble concentrating, ...

Depression can put a strain between you and your partner if it's not handled properly. Depression varies tremendously in severity, but it has many behavioral impacts that can profoundly affect all ...

Sometimes in counseling, I see couples where both partners tend toward depression. When two people with negative worldviews meet, there is a sense of “coming home.” Whether they meet the criteria for ...

Mental health experts and therapsits give tips on how to help a partner with depression while also caring for yourself during COVID-19. Lisa Langer, PhD is a clinical psychologist in private practice, ...

There is a great deal of information available about depression. But when you live with a depressed person, it can be painfully difficult. Anti-depressants are the number-one prescribed medication in ...

Sharing a mood disorder with someone you like isnt the same as talking about your swing dancing hobby or your dream of having a pet chinchilla. Yes, it tells your partner more about who you are, but ...

Marriage provides crucial support during mental health struggles, but certain relationship dynamics can inadvertently intensify symptoms and complicate recovery. Understanding which marital patterns ...

A recent study investigates whether a partner’s behavioral responsiveness in a romantic relationship can reduce the negative effects of personal vulnerability (e.g., symptoms of depression) or ...

Postpartum depression impacts up to 20% of new birth mothers — and up to 20% of their partners. It's a serious issue, affecting as many as one in five new parents. Pregnancy and childbirth bring ...