Research shows link between acne treatment and depression

· Study provides first scientific evidence · Condition itself may be at root of deaths, says firm

Don’t go mad in north London

Michele Hanson: Mavis has been terribly poorly with depression for months. What a ghastly illness. And the treatment on offer isn't very impressive: "Keep taking the pills." But they didn't work.

Seven ways to eat yourself out of depression

Feeling down in the dumps? Maybe it's your diet that needs a pick-up, says Michele Kirsch.

Depression and schizophrenia ‘should be treated with therapy’

Psychological therapy should be offered to every person in the country with depression, anxiety or schizophrenia, says a report from an influential group of health professionals published today.

Positive thinking

Leader: Despite what many may believe, depression is not a symptom of our modern consumer age.

Tough curbs on Prozac prescribed for children

· Antidepressant only to be used with counselling· Drug manufacturer must continue to monitor safety

Third of men drink to drown out job stress

· Survey links depression to long hours and insecurity· Many victims failing to seek medical help

Health services failing depressed mothers

· Specialist postnatal help seen as postcode lottery· Study by charity says issue is mismanaged

‘I was 29 before I asked for help’

As a teenager, Stephanie Merritt suffered from depression. As an adult, juggling parenthood and work pressures, she reached crisis point. In a moving memoir, she tells of her long struggle to overcome the 'black dog'.