depression
Shrooms Could Make Cancer Patients Less Terrified of Death
Psilocybin can help cancer patients cope with depression and anxiety, according to two new US studies. But will President Trump fund research in what could be a revolutionary development in psychiatry?
I'm Depressed, But Is That Actually a Problem?
Maybe my depression isn't the problem. Maybe it's a collective symptom of being a black person in Australia.
Meditation in the Time of Low Self-Esteem
I don't practice meditation to become more enlightened. I do it to massage certain qualities within myself that make it difficult for me to live on Earth.
Should You Tell Work About Your Mental Health Condition?
It can still be dangerous to disclose your condition to your line manager, so how can we change work culture to protect the mentally ill?
How Taking Testosterone Illegally Helped Manage My Depression
I have borderline low testosterone and severe depression. After my mental health hit an all time low, I decided to take matters into my own hands.
What I Learned From Having a Dad with Depression
New Zealand comedian Cori Gonzalez-Macuer was working on the hit comedy 'What We Do in the Shadows' when tragedy struck his real life.
What to Say to a Suicidal Friend, from People Who’ve Been There
Helping a suicidal loved one often means a drastic shift in your relationship. We asked people who have been there what they needed most in a friend.
Trying to Be Creative When You're on Antidepressants Isn't Easy
Starting Lexapro, I had no idea the toll it would take. Sure my intense panic attacks dulled, but losing your emotions feels like dying.
What It's Like to Have Borderline Personality Disorder
"I keep seeing my neighbor's pool in winter, just an empty bowl of dusty blue tiles. Imagine standing in the middle of that, when suddenly, the pool fills up. In an instant, you're drowning."
Studies Show I'm Worse Than I Thought
I thought I was only moderately depressed. Then I took four different online depression tests, and they all said I have "severe depression".
Why Sweden's Youth Take More Antidepressants than Ever
Reports of depression and use of antidepressants among Sweden's youth have increased. Is this an outcome of a deteriorating mental health, or merely a reflection of increased awareness?
Women Talk About How the Pill Has Completely Fucked Them Over
A new study has found that taking hormonal birth control pills as a young woman makes you more likely to experience depression.