The Latest Breaking News from Depression

When Grace Campbell had an abortion, she felt relief at being able to exercise a right so many women had fought for. But nothing prepared her for the depression that came after. Here, the comedian reflects on the physical and emotional toll

Dead to Me actor was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2021

Antenatal depression affects 15% to 21% of pregnant women worldwide. It can influence birth outcomes and children’s development, as well as increase the risk of post-natal depression.

Drama deals with themes from monogamy and parenting to homophobia, HIV, grief and depression. If that vast and painful canvas sounds bleak, writer Daf James manages to infuse it with a playfulness that offsets the darker tones

Around 8% of human DNA is made up of genetic sequences acquired from ancient viruses.

The use of the drugs in treating low mood has sparked debate, not least about the necessity of a hallucinogenic experience. But a new discovery may provide an answer

Exclusive: Menopause expert warns women are enduring ‘needless barriers’ to treatment and are ‘suffering and confused’

During a psychotherapy session, one of my patients reported to me that the antidepressants he’d been prescribed by his GP had “killed his desire”. He felt “dead inside”, he told me. Unfortunately, this wasn’t an isolated case. I’ve heard similar descriptions of the effects of antidepressants from many patients. Many…

Research has shown that screen time inhibits young children's ability to read faces and learn social skills... let's look a little deeper

Are your finances causing depression and anxiety? Experts share how you can take care of both your mental health and money problems.

The working world can be a pitiless one, as competition in the marketplace can put significant pressures on employees. Relentless deadlines, shrinking resources and shifting priorities all take their toll on employees’ well-being and mental health. In my home country of Belgium, more than two thirds (66.4%) of individuals on…