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The Siggy Blog
Expert articles on medications, conditions, and the future of mental healthcare, from the team building it.
How Long Does Untreated Depression Last? What the Research Actually Shows
Untreated depression episodes last 6–12 months on average. Here's what the clinical evidence says about duration, recurrence risk, and what changes when you get care.
What Does Depression Feel Like? Real Experiences Explained
Depression is not just sadness. People describe numbness, physical exhaustion, fog, and a quiet erasure of everything that once felt meaningful. Here is what depression actually feels like from the inside, grounded in clinical research.
What Is Depression? Symptoms, Causes, and Why Getting the Right Help Takes So Long
Depression affects 21 million U.S. adults, yet most wait years for help. A psychiatrist explains what depression is, its symptoms, causes, types, and how continuous care changes outcomes.
What Is Major Depressive Disorder? Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
MDD is more than feeling sad. Here is what the DSM-5 criteria say, how clinicians diagnose it, and which treatments have the strongest evidence.