Major Depression
Depression is a serious mood disorder. It touches every part of your life and is caused by a chemical imbalance in your brain. Treatment involves medicine and counseling.
Featured Treatments
Behavioral Medicine Services
The Behavioral Medicine Services at the Massachusetts General Hospital Pain Management Center offer comprehensive assessment and behavioral treatments to patients dealing with chronic pain and related conditions.
Child Depression Program
The Child Depression Program at Mass General delivers evidence-based treatment to children coping with depression and conducts research to advance our knowledge of the causes, consequences and treatments of depression in children.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Program
The Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Program at Massachusetts General Hospital provides advanced clinical care to patients, furthers CBT research, and educates healthcare professionals, students and the general public about CBT.
Depression Clinical & Research Program
The Depression Clinical & Research Program (DCRP) at Massachusetts General Hospital is considered one of the leading centers for the study of unipolar depressive disorders worldwide.
Depression in Children and Teens
Depression is a mood disorder that brings about feelings of persistent sadness, irritability, hopelessness and loss of interest in activities. It can also affect sleep, eating habits and concentration.
News & Publications
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Advances in Motion
Our publication keeps health care professionals up to date on the latest research and clinical advances from Mass General.
Research Institute Blog
News and notes from the largest hospital-based research program in the United States
Charged
A podcast devoted to uncovering the stories of Mass General's relentless pursuit to break boundaries and provide exceptional care
Patient Gateway
The Patient Gateway provides secure online access to your health information whenever you need it. Check upcoming appointments, communicate with your doctor’s office, review medications and pay medical bills—all seamlessly online 24/7.