Free
E-newsletter
Subscribe to Housecall
Our weekly general interest
e-newsletter keeps you up to date
on a wide variety of health topics.
close window
Mayo Clinic Housecall
Stay up to date on the latest health information.
What you get
- Free weekly e-newsletter
- Mayo Clinic expertise
- Recipes, tools and other helpful information
- We do not share your e-mail address
In-Depth
Atypical depression
Risk factors
- Postpartum depression Parenthood can trigger many emotions. Understand postpartum depression symptoms and treatment options.
- Depression in women: Understanding the gender gap Depression in women — Learn what factors may set the stage for their increased risk.
- Stress symptoms: Effects on your body, feelings and behavior Stress symptoms — Learn how stress can affect your health so that you can take action.
Symptoms
- Male depression: Understanding the issues Male depression — Understand symptoms, consequences and coping skills.
- Depression self-assessment Take this depression self-assessment to help learn whether you have symptoms of depression.
Complications
- Suicide and suicidal thoughts Suicide and suicidal thoughts — Comprehensive overview covers warning signs, causes, risks and treatment.
Treatments and drugs
- Psychotherapy Psychotherapy — Overview covers definition, risks and results of this mental health treatment.
- Vagus nerve stimulation Vagus nerve stimulation — Overview covers definition, risks, results of this procedure.
- Transcranial magnetic stimulation Transcranial magnetic stimulation — Overview covers definition, risks, results of this procedure to treat depression.
- Atypical antidepressants Atypical antidepressants — Here's how these antidepressants work and possible side effects.
- Dealing with depression Dealing with depression can be frustrating. But depression can be treated effectively with the right approach.
- Antidepressants: Selecting one that's right for you Antidepressants — Explore options to treat depression.
- Treatment-resistant depression Treatment-resistant depression — Explore options when depression doesn't improve.
- Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) SSRIs — Learn how this popular type of antidepressant works and about its side effects.
- Tricyclic antidepressants and tetracyclic antidepressants Tricyclic and tetracyclic antidepressants — How these antidepressants work and possible side effects.
- Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) MAOIs — Benefits, side effects and risks of these older antidepressants.
- Serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) SNRIs — How these antidepressants work, and possible side effects.
- Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) — Overview covers definition, risks, results of this treatment for depression.
- Antidepressants: Get tips to cope with side effects Antidepressants — Side effects are common, but don't give up without trying these coping tips.
Lifestyle and home remedies
- Depression and anxiety: Exercise eases symptoms Depression symptoms often improve with exercise. Here are tips to help you get started.
Alternative medicine
- Massage: Get in touch with its many benefits Massage can be a powerful tool to help you take charge of your health and well-being. See if it's right for you.
- Tai chi: A gentle way to fight stress The gentle movements of tai chi reduce stress and offer other health benefits.
- Mindfulness exercises: How to get started Mindfulness exercises — Understand ways to practice mindfulness.
- Acupuncture Acupuncture — Overview covers definition, risks, benefits of this alternative treatment.
- Treatment-resistant depression Treatment-resistant depression — Explore options when depression doesn't improve.
Coping and support
- Depression: Supporting a family member or friend Depression — How to help a family member or friend dealing with this serious mental health condition.
Find Mayo Clinic on