Depression Archives

02.12.2025 Silhouette of a man sadly sitting on the bed in the bedroom, looking out the window. Depression concept

How Childhood Shapes Young Adult Depression

Gender-specific differences in how depression develops from childhood to early adulthood highlight the need for tailored prevention programs.

Guest Authors Ronny Bruffaerts, Kelsi Caywood, William Axinn

02.10.2025 close-up portrait of a young man. disordered eating concept

Disordered Eating Among Sexual and Gender Minorities

LGBTQ+ youth are disproportionately affected by eating disorders due to stressors such as discrimination, harassment, and trauma.

Fellow Heather Sherr

02.06.2025 black and white portrait of a young man

Anti-Transgender Laws and Youth Suicide

States with anti-transgender laws saw a 38-44% increase in youth suicide attempts in the year following the enactment of the law.

Fellow Dani Weissert

01.27.2025 Lonely tired stressed woman alone in a dark room

Fueling Happiness

American adults with both an unhealthy diet and poor sleep habits are more likely to experience depressive symptoms.

Fellow Heather Sherr

12.02.2024 Aerial panoramic view of a small town near oil refinery industrial tanks

Rigged Stress

Living close to active oil and gas development sites may increase rates of stress and depression among women trying to conceive.

Fellow Heather Sherr

11.27.2024 illustration of a man's head with icons and swirling lines around him, as well as a man climbing a ladder. men's mental health concept

From Facial Hair to Mental Care: Tackling the Crisis of Men’s Mental Health

PHPod sits down with Krista Fisher, a research fellow at the Movember Institute, to discuss the influence of toxic masculinity, intersectionality, and engagement in online spaces on men’s mental health outcomes.

Fellow Abby Varker

11.14.2024 man having a talk therapy session with his therapist

Singles' Therapy

There is a growing gap in mental health treatment use among single adults who may have a need for these services.

Fellow Dani Weissert

07.01.2024 An older woman wearing a surgical mask looks out of the window during the COVID-19 pandemic

Secluded In a Post-Pandemic World

Since the pandemic, older adults have struggled with re-entering society, raising concerns about the mental health impact of their isolation.

Fellow Jude Sleiman

06.10.2024 Despairing older man on a dark background

Questioning Your Faith? Humility May Help

As we age, we begin to question a lot, including our religion. Recent research points to humility as a tool to healthily navigate the process.

Fellow Heather Sherr

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