Asking Eric: My friends abandoned me during my depression

For one reader, opening up about anxiety and depression led to an unexpected outcome when friends failed to reach out. In this advice column by R. Eric Thomas, we see how a lack of support can intensify feelings of isolation.

Early menopause raises depression risk, calls for mental health screening

Women experiencing premature ovarian insufficiency face significantly higher risks of depression and anxiety. Experts are now calling for routine mental health screenings to support those affected by early menopause.