Depression

How artificial light affects us
Artificial light shapes our sleep, mood, and health in surprising ways. Discover how different light types affect your circadian rhythm, well-being, and which lighting strategies work best at home.

Help, burnout: when the job eats away at your soul
A demanding boss and the pressure to prove yourself after a difficult personal setback can spiral into burnout. One woman's story of how overwork and isolation consumed her life.

ADHD: Adults are also affected
ADHD affects around two million German adults, often going undiagnosed. Discover how to recognize symptoms and explore effective treatment options.

Preventing depression: what you can do
Discover practical strategies to reduce your depression risk: harness the power of sunlight and exercise, and learn how nutrition shapes your mental health.

World Health Day 2017 focuses on depression
World Health Day 2017 shines a spotlight on depression, affecting millions globally. Discover how awareness, prevention, and treatment can combat this widespread mental illness and reduce stigma.

What is fatigue syndrome?
Fatigue syndrome causes extreme exhaustion from everyday activities and can result from cancer treatment, Parkinson's, or hormonal disorders. Treatment combines medication and exercise.

Depression: A certain diet can be helpful
Research suggests that a balanced diet rich in amino acids, minerals, and vitamins may help alleviate depression by supporting the production of mood-regulating neurotransmitters.

Depression: Treatment must be individually tailored
Effective depression treatment combines antidepressants and psychotherapy tailored to individual needs. Learn how these approaches work together to restore balance and rebuild daily functioning.

Do you also suffer from fall depression?
As daylight decreases in fall, many people experience low mood and fatigue. Learn how seasonal changes affect our well-being and when temporary melancholy becomes clinical depression.

Preventing depression: what we can do to stay in a good mood
Learn practical strategies to prevent depression and manage your mental health, from identifying triggers to combating seasonal mood changes with exercise and light exposure.

The power of hormones and their effects
Hormones shape our bodies and minds—from puberty to menopause, mood regulation to sleep cycles. Discover how these powerful messengers influence everything from emotions to energy.

Boreout diagnosis
Barbara's story reveals how chronic underemployment at work can trigger anxiety, insomnia, and physical pain. Discover what boreout is and how it differs from burnout.