Depression

'I have felt depressed as a direct result of something I've seen on a social network'

'I run to boost my mood'

Liz Gardiner is a GP in Leicester. She describes her experience of depression and how a combination of medication, therapy and exercise has helped her. By Liz Gardiner, Leicester GP.

‘Overlooked and underfunded’: experts call for global action to deal with depression

According to The Lancet and World Psychiatric Association Commission, the world is currently failing to tackle the persistent and increasingly severe global crisis of depression. Experts at the organisations have outlined an ambitious set of recommendations to tackle global inequities in diagnosis, treatment, and prevention, including prioritising an innovative staged approach to care and early intervention.

By Ed Brown

17 celebrities open up about mental health: Selena Gomez, Demi Lovato, Stormzy and more

A changing brain: how depression can alter our brain structure

We’ve always known that mental illness and physical illness are intrinsically interlinked and inseparable. As more research is done into depression, researchers are discovering that it can alter our brain structure. It’s hoped that research in this area could lead to better treatment and less stigma.

A world without antidepressants: the new alternatives to prescription pills

Could the future of treating depression be ketamine infusions – or even a ‘pacemaker for the brain’?

By David Cox

Antidepressants

Antidepressants are a type of medication used to treat depression or prevent it recurring.

Antidepressants

Antidepressants more effective in treating depression than placebo

Best evidence suggests antidepressants aren’t very effective in kids and teens. What can be done ins

An article from The Conversation.

By Sarah Hetric, Associate Professor of Youth Mental Health, University of Auckland, Joanne McKenzie, Associate Professor, Biostatistics Unit, School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Nick Meader,Research Fellow, Centre for Reviews and Dissemination, University of York & Sally Merry, Professor and Cure Kids Duke Family Chair in Child and Adolescent Mental Health, University of Auckland

Bipolar disorder

Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)

Computer light at night 'causes depression', study suggests

Exposure to light at night – even from a tablet or laptop computer – may cause depression, according to a new study.

Concerns expressed by all young people...

Coronavirus and depression in adults, Great Britain: July to August 2021

Analysis of the proportion of the adult population of Great Britain experiencing some form of depression in summer 2021, based on the Opinions and Lifestyle Survey. Includes analysis by age, sex and other characteristics and comparisons with early 2021, 2020 and pre-pandemic estimates.

Cuts to mental health services putting young people at risk, say experts

Depression

Depression is a common mental disorder that causes people to experience depressed mood, loss of interest or pleasure, feelings of guilt or low self-worth, disturbed sleep or appetite, low energy and poor concentration.

Depression

Key facts

• Depression is a common mental disorder. Globally, it is estimated that 5.0% of adults suffer from depression.
• Depression is a leading cause of disability worldwide and is a major contributor to the overall global burden of disease.
• More women are affected by depression than men.
• Depression can lead to suicide.
• There is effective treatment for mild, moderate, and severe depression.

Depression and anxiety rose sharply over Christmas in the UK

Levels of depression and anxiety rose sharply over December in the UK, especially among young adults, reaching similar levels to lockdown at the start of 2021, according to new findings from the Covid-19 Social Study led by UCL researchers.

Depression and cognitive behavioural therapy

Research shows cognitive behavioural therapy is effective for depressed patients. By Siski Green.