I had heard clean eating made you feel better – but for me it went wrong

My healthy eating plan led to anorexia and depression. Food bloggers should make it clear that everything is OK in moderation

Indian technology institute to put the art of happiness under the microscope

Kharagpur research centre will examine theory that investment in mental health of citizens reaps economic as well as spiritual reward

Sleep ‘resets’ brain connections crucial for memory and learning, study reveals

Discovery that sleeplessness causes neurons to become ‘muddled’ with electrical activity could help develop new treatments for mental health disorders

Pregnancy and mental health: the hidden pain of giving birth

The range of mental health problems experienced around pregnancy and childbirth is vast and often isn’t spoken about. Here, we share your stories

Can doing fun activities cure my depression?

If you are feeling down, learning to tap dance or going out with friends can enhance mood, even if you don’t want to do them

A letter to … my parents, who don’t know their golden child is cracking up

The letter you always wanted to write

Tristimania by Jay Griffiths; Mad Girl by Bryony Gordon – review

Two depression memoirs aimed at different readerships both offer optimism and enlightenment

Coping with catastrophe: what keeps us going in the face of adversity?

Whether it’s dealing with a life-threatening diagnosis or the loss of a loved one, we are remarkably resilient as a species. We don’t fully understand the science, but we know the support of others is crucial

Surge in teenagers self-poisoning renews mental health concerns

Almost two in three poisonings are intentional – up 50% in past 20 years – with young women most affected, data shows

We saw magic mushrooms lift long-term depression. It’s time for a change of perception

After 50 years in the wilderness, psychedelic drugs such as psilocybin, found in mushrooms, deserve to be examined for their potential in treating illness such as depression