I had anorexia – but not because I wanted to look like a fashion model
A French plan to ban skinny women from the catwalk ignores the fact that anorexia is an illness. We need to look at the causes not outcomes of self-loathing
Autism in film: X+Y is audacious – but is it cliched or the real deal?
In X+Y, a gifted young man prepares for a mathematics contest. Does it, and films like it, misrepresent or empower those who are on the autistic spectrum?
Wellcome Trust 2015 Book Prize shortlist announced
GrrlScientist: The Wellcome Trust just announced the shortlist for their book prize. The shortlist, which celebrates the finest recent writing in health and medicine, includes two novels and four non-fiction books.
Is therapy worth the cost? Guardian readers weigh in
In response to our series on the personal financial expenses of mental health, readers shared their own stories and thoughts
Feeling paranoid? Your worries are justified but can be helped
Daniel and Jason Freeman: Paranoid fears are common and have a variety of causes but new research shows specific issue cognitive behaviour therapy can bring significant benefits
I feel as if I have no feelings. Could I have Asperger’s – or has porn desensitised me?
I have a busy work and family life but I live my life through constant anlysis
Falling through the gaps: the story of a suicide
Martin Strain, 34, was halfway through a four-month wait for an NHS psychiatrist when he killed himself
Austerity cuts fuelling suicide timebomb, MP warns
Government urged to close gaps in suicide prevention provision across the country or risk rising number of deaths
Detroit tackles suicide taboos head on
Innovative depression screening is helping reduce suicide rates in the US city, providing inspiration for mental health services around the world
One in five Dutch doctors would help physically healthy patients die
18% of medical professionals quizzed admitted they would consider helping someone die if they had grown ‘tired of living’