My time in therapy

Stephanie Merritt recounts her experiences of depression, psychoanalysis and cognitive behavioural therapy

In active pursuit of mental wellbeing

More GPs are prescribing exercise to combat depression, according to Mental Health Foundation survey

Back in the saddle

A range of government schemes are helping people with long-term mental problems get back to work

I find it hard to study during the winter

Every year, at around this time, I suffer an unpleasant bout of the blues. Can anyone give me some advice?

Postnatal depression ‘in the genes’

Fresh medical research suggests the serious mental illness may be due to nature, not nurture

Obesity drug withdrawn over depression link

Sales and prescriptions of Acomplia suspended because 'benefits no longer outweigh risks'

Giving birth made me psychotic

After giving birth Rachel Brand fell victim to post-natal depression. But she was also suffering from a much rarer condition

Doctor, doctor

Dr Tom Smith answers your questions on secondhand smoking, postnatal depression and plaque

Why smiles are better than Prozac

Government scientist claims lifestyle changes can be as effective as drugs for depression