The Latest Breaking News from Depression

Psychedelic mushrooms have been shown to treat addiction and depression — Dr. Casey Means, Trump’s pick for Surgeon General, calls herself a fan. Here’s everything to know about how they work, writes Katie Hawkinson

Have you ever reached for a diet soda or a sugar-free snack, thinking you were making a healthier choice? Artificial sweeteners are everywhere these days, promising all the sweetness with none of the calories. But recent studies suggest that these sugar substitutes might come with a hidden cost—your mood. Researchers…

For some people, depression is like an unwanted guest who moves in and refuses to leave. Even with therapy and medication, the heavy fog of low mood, exhaustion and hopelessness never fully lifts for long. For around 30% of people with depression, this is a daily reality.

Researchers analysed 21 years of data to yield their findings

Experts said that early psychological therapies could potentially help alleviate pain for some people.

Predicting your risk of a range of health outcomes – from type 2 diabetes to depression and even your longevity – is as simple as testing how tight your grip is.

Children and young people with severe mental and behavioural problems are 85% more likely to have symptoms of depression at age 51.

Teenagers in Sweden tend to use their devices for far longer than national health guidelines recommend.

The actor and co-star Robert Pattinson have each spoken about their experiences of early parenthood ahead of the premiere of Lynne Ramsay’s Die, My Love