Antidepressants: is there a better way to quit them?
Millions of us take SSRIs, and most can give them up without too much trouble. So why do a minority suffer severe side-effects?
Mentally ill people pay higher bills – and banks are partly to blame
Bad debt and mental health problems can be a vicious circle. Only by forcing banks to provide more help can this be addressed, says author Emily Reynolds
In the depths of despair, a journey on a night bus brings me solace
I have done some of my best thinking on the front seat at 2am
Reasons to Stay Alive: how the suicidal Ibiza rave memoir became an album
Matt Haig’s powerful self-help book was a lifeline for Andy Burrows, one-time drummer with Razorlight. Now, with a little help from Kate Hudson, the two men have turned it into music
Genetic link between obesity and depression uncovered, say scientists
Having genetic variants linked to high BMI can lead to mental health issues, study finds
Winter blues? A practical guide to getting more light in your life
As the nights draw in, it is all too easy to let lack of daylight get the better of us. But there are plenty of ways to stay one step ahead of the darkness
Why a daily bath helps beat depression – and how to have a good one
According to researchers, a regular warm bath can have a greater effect on mood than physical exercise. Here’s how to enjoy the plunge, even if you prefer a shower
Derry has a high suicide rate – but could redesigning the river help the city?
A project on the River Foyle is using design to try to improve wellbeing and mental health outcomes in the city
Communism is hip again – but until it means liberty, count me out, comrade
Activist Ash Sarkar is promoting a revitalised ‘fun communism’, without the inconvenient history. I want a revolution I can dance to, not a cult of obedience
Notes on a Nervous Planet by Matt Haig – how to survive the 21st century
This follow-up to Reasons to Stay Alive is not a smug self-help book, but an honest and human guide to coping with the modern worldo