How to conquer our obsession with eternal life
Our anti-ageing quest only increases anxiety, says Matt Haig. Instead, we need to understand the tricks of time
Too much sugar could increase depression risk in men, study suggests
Researchers say they have found a strong association between consuming higher levels of sugar and depression in men – a link not mirrored in women
From Viagra to Valium, the drugs that were discovered by accident
From Alexander Fleming onwards, the lives of millions have been transformed and saved by treatments that scientists were not even looking for
How to support a depressed partner while maintaining your own mental health
Looking after someone with chronic depression can be hard, as Poorna Bell discovered when her husband became ill. The first rule, she says, is to look after yourself
Is it safe to take magic mushrooms?
Psilocybin mushrooms have been found to have minimal harmful effects and could potentially benefit those with depression. But they remain illegal, and there is a big risk if you eat the wrong type
Therapy ‘has long-term benefits for mothers with depression’
CBT has positive effects on mental health, financial empowerment and parenting skills, long-term study shows
Burnout, depression and anxiety – why the NHS has a problem with staff health
Despite efforts from NHS England to improve the wellbeing of its staff, progress has been inconsistent and employee ill-health remains widespread
Princes William and Harry break mental health taboos for a new generation
There is no correct way to deal with trauma and grief. But the brothers are showing that it’s OK to dispense with the stiff upper lip and ask for help
Prince William: suicide callout shed light on men’s mental health
Duke of Cambridge says dealing with male suicides in his work as an air ambulance pilot helped him understand scale of issue
Heal thyself: meet the doctors living with the conditions they treat
Would you be in safer hands if your doctor had the same illness as you? We hear from a dermatologist with a skin complaint, a psychiatrist with depression, an oncologist who survived cancer and a maternal fetal medicine specialist who couldn’t conceive. By Chris Broughton