"Smiling depression" is a term used to describe people who have depression yet smile and look happy. It isn't a true ...

Smiling reduces stress, boosts mood with endorphins, fosters social bonds, and masks pain in "smiling depression," enriching lives and strengthening relationships.

This type of depression occurs when people hide their true feelings behind a smile, making others think they are happy. Smiling depression is particularly dangerous because it’s harder to detect ...

In a 1972 study, a severely depressed patient was paid to smile as a behavioral intervention. The results showed no need for further hospitalization, suggesting the potential therapeutic value of ...

but behind Matt Johnson's smile hides a secret past of depression. Now Matt's here to talk about the years of his life where he was depressed, binge drinking, and even suicidal. Joining Matt is ...