The Office for National Statistics found that nearly one in 10 (9.7%) of British adults suffered some sort of depression between July 2019 and March 2020.

Coronavirus: Depression rates in the UK double during lockdown

The so-called saddest day of the year might be a PR stunt created fifteen years ago, but is there truth behind the made up occasion?



Is 'Blue Monday' real?

Narcissistic personality disorder is characterised by a person believing there are special reasons that make them different.

Narcissists ‘less prone to stress and depression’

To his sister Katie, Sam Lightfoot, 33, had everything to live for, but he kept his mental health battle a secret from his family.



'My brother ended his life after showing no typical signs of depression'

Researchers at Kings College London are embarking on the largest ever study of depression and anxiety.

Could genes help unlock the reasons why we suffer from depression and anxiety?

The former Olympic gold mendal-winner has told of the health issues she has faced over the past two months.

Victoria Pendleton reveals depression battle since pulling out of Everest climb

Patients and charities say people are not being warned about the possible impact of antidepressants on key areas of their lives.

People on antidepressants need more support, mental health campaigners say

Eight out of 10 police officers are displaying signs of depression or anxiety as a result of "doing too much.


'Startling' number of police officers suffer depression

Antidepressants do help in combating the mental health condition, a new study has found.


Drugs help with treatment of depression, study finds

Depressed people are more likely to choose dark or blue-tinted filters for their photographs on social media, say US scientists.

A blue mood can colour Instagram posts, study finds

The country has some of the highest rates of Google searches on depression and anxiety worldwide, new data reveals.

UK 'is the seventh most depressed country in the world'

It means a record £780,000 is spent each day on anti-depressants.

Anti-depressant prescriptions rise by four million

The soap's festive plotline will focus on Lee, played by Danny-Boy Hatchard, buckle under the pressure of spiralling debts and depression.

EastEnders to highlight depression in Christmas plotline

The family of young singer Lil' Chris have spoken of his battle to come to terms with his fame after an inquest found he hanged himself.

Lil' Chris killed himself after struggling with fame

Comedian Ruby Wax, who was suffered from depression all her life, tells ITV News it "feels like the Devil has Tourette's in your head."
 

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