depression
How to Talk to a Friend Whose Posts Have You Worried
It can be hard to know the best response when jokes and cries for help sound so similar.
Ketamine Therapy Has Made Its Way On to Instagram
Ketamine has been shown to be an effective treatment for depression, but experts warn that Instagram ads from clinics offering the drug could lead to viewers taking matters into their own hands.
Singaporeans Are Staying Silent About Their Mental Health to Stay Insured
Health insurance is a multi-billion dollar industry in Singapore. But those diagnosed with mental health disorders are staying silent to avoid losing coverage.
The Pandemic is Spiking the Sale of Anti-Anxiety Medication—and Disrupting Its Black Market
Coronavirus and its resultant lockdowns are not just driving more people to benzos but also making those who had tapered off the drug, go back to it.
1 in 5 Adults Experienced Depression During the Pandemic, Study Finds
A new survey from the Office for National Statistics shows the impact of the coronavirus crisis on Britain's mental health.
A Recent Death by Suicide of a New Mother is a Reminder of the Realities of Postpartum Depression
There is a cultural expectation among South Asians that joyous moments should be celebrated, not associated with struggle and depression. But the suicidal passing of Nima Bhakta is pushing to shake off the stigma.
Feeling Fatigued, Anxious or Depressed? It Might Be Your Thyroid
Thyroid disorders are invisible, debilitating and way more common than you think.
Canada Is Allowing Dying People to Do Psychedelic Mushrooms
Health Minister Patty Hajdu has granted four people with terminal cancer access to psilocybin mushrooms through an exemption to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.
Parents of Student Who Killed Herself Are Taking Bristol University to Court
The parents of British student Natasha Abrahart, who died by suicide, say that Bristol University failed to care for her.
I Used to Love Going Out. Now I Don't Want to Ever Leave My Room
An expert explains why I—and many around me—don't feel like stepping out even when we can.
India Is Finally Talking About Mental Health After Death of Bollywood Actor
Sushant Singh Rajput’s death also exposed the insensitivity with which the country’s news channels cover suicides and mental health.
I Masturbate Whenever I Feel Depressed or Anxious, Even If I’m in a Public Place
“After pills and therapy failed to help me, I’ve come to realise that happiness is often in our own hands. In my case, fingers.”