Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

Dear Annie: I’ve been in a nursing home since I was 60. I would love to find someone to fall in love with, but I have a problem socializing. I can’t wrap my head around the fact that I’m in a nursing ...

Sometimes in counseling, I see couples where both partners tend toward depression. When two people with negative worldviews meet, there is a sense of “coming home.” Whether they meet the criteria for ...

Depression is one of the most common mental health issues, touching the lives of millions around the world. While most people are familiar with the emotional, cognitive, and physical symptoms of ...

A sad-eyed shelter cat named Fishtopher has been reeling in hearts after his adoption listing went viral. “Fishtopher is not a fish out of water, but he is out of sorts at the shelter,” the listing, ...

For someone in the midst of depression, it can be hard to get out of bed in the mornings, let alone stay in touch with friends and family. Depression is a sneaky illness. It convinces people that they ...

I met my now ex-boyfriend Alex about six months ago. Right from the start we made each other laugh, we could talk for hours without noticing the time passing, and I felt like we genuinely connected.

We are raised to believe that love conquers all. Fairy tales, songs, and countless movies teach us that if you care enough, if you fight hard enough, everything, even the darkest moments, can be ...

I’ve been seeing a wonderful, honest girl for five months. We are opposites in many ways, but we share passion for the important things. We text a lot, see each other (or stay over) once/twice a week, ...

Depression can be an incredibly isolating experience, one that is challenging to fully grasp without experiencing it yourself. A quote about depression, whether brutally honest or hopeful and ...

Love Island star and model Jamie Jewitt was depressed and battling a string of health conditions five years around - but has ...