Where in the world are people most depressed?
People who think depression is a western malaise might be surprised by the results of a new study
Do antidepressants work?
The prescription of antidepressants is growing faster than for almost any other drug - in the UK and around the world - but the debate over their effectiveness rages on. Have you ever taken or prescribed antidepressants? Share your experiences anonymously in our online survey
Can going freelance help manage depression?
Some people embrace the flexibility and freedom, but there's also the isolation and insecurity to contend with
A glass of wine a day may be good for mental health, Spanish study finds
Researchers find people who drink two to seven glasses of wine a week are less prone to depression
We don’t know if antidepressants work, so stop bashing them
Pete Etchells: Recent attacks on antidepressants simplify a complicated picture about their effectiveness, and people with depression suffer for it
‘Faith gave my family comfort over my depression, but I needed medical help’
Huma Qureshi: A woman from a close-knit Sikh community talks about how her family dealt with her mental illness
Sane New World: Taming the Mind by Ruby Wax – review
Ruby Wax's examination of depression is at times insightful and at others exhausting, writes Bella Bathurst
Comment of the week: whether men should cry
Bella Mackie: Comment of the week: This week, Ally Fogg explains why he chose a moving comment from DorianHawksmoon about being a man who cries 'too much'
Stephen Fry opens a window on to male depression – we must let boys cry
Ally Fogg: The comedian has been outspoken about his battle with depression. But many men struggle to talk due to childhood messages to toughen up
One in four people have a mental illness – let’s get organised
Ruby Wax: Everyone who suffers any type of mental anguish should have a place to meet – a walk-in centre similar to Alcoholics Anonymous