Antidepressant use soars as the recession bites

Experts warn on 'quick fix' after a rise of 2.1m prescriptions in 2008

Bruising experience

Infamous as Tony Blair's abrasive spinmeister in chief, Alastair Campbell has become an unlikely champion of people with mental illness. Mary O'Hara sees his softer side

My virtual support network

Most people with depression need some kind of therapy, but could a computer replace a counsellor? Tim Lott finds out

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Obesity drug withdrawn over depression link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'