Depression

Mental health crisis spinning out of control

A global study across 204 countries found that nearly 1.2 billion people lived with a mental disorder in 2023: a surge of 95.5% since 1990, with anxiety and depression leading the increase.

Mental health crisis spinning out of control
An online teacher, Nazafarin, works on her laptop at home, after a nationwide internet shutdown since January 8, 2026, following Iran's protests, in Tehran, Iran, January 24, 2026.

Iran’s digital divide: Iranians without internet suffering from isolation, depression - study

Depression is not a temporary bad mood or a short period of sadness, but a significant mood disorder that may affect daily routine, everyday functioning, and relationships

Trump’s mental health order pushes psychedelic research into the mainstream - opinion

Depression is not a temporary bad mood or a short period of sadness, but a significant mood disorder that may affect daily routine, everyday functioning, and relationships

Study finds – women experience depression at twice the rate of men


Poor sense of smell linked to increased risk of depression in older adults - study

While loss of smell is not thought to cause depression, a new study shows that it may serve as a potent indicator of overall health and well-being.

 A man's nose

Playing with preschoolers could improve the mental wellbeing of retirement-home residents

A new study shows that interactions between children and the elderly can improve the mental health of senior citizens.

Senior woman hugging a young child

Israeli researchers find breakthrough in postpartum depression diagnosis, treatment

The researchers developed a comprehensive biological model which explains the different ways in which depression develops around and after birth.

Portrait of a depressed young woman

Poor sense of smell linked to increased risk of depression in older adults - study

While loss of smell is not thought to cause depression, a new study shows that it may serve as a potent indicator of overall health and well-being.

 A man's nose

Elon Musk treats depression with microdoses of ketamine, reports claim

The Twitter owner, who microdoses ketamine for depression, reportedly endorses his beliefs.

WHICH ELON MUSK was behind the seemingly out-of-the-blue decision to buy Twitter?

Depression, living in poorer neighborhoods can make you age faster – study

Depression, material deprivation, and social deprivation were all found to speed up aging and increasing the risk of death.

 Can we turn back time on our aging? (Illustrative)

5 common medications that can trigger depression

Depression very common and one in six people will suffer from it during their lifetime. Genetics, environment, and even medications you take can trigger the imbalance.

Teen depression

Ketamine clinic may give those with depression new treatment

A new clinic has been opened in Israel which offers people with depression a revolutionary ketamine treatment that could erase their symptoms almost entirely.

 Prof. Michael Drescher

5 common medications that can trigger depression

Depression very common and one in six people will suffer from it during their lifetime. Genetics, environment, and even medications you take can trigger the imbalance.

Teen depression

Good news reports can make negative news more bearable - study

The authors said they hope their results would push the media to incorporate more positive coverage and constructive or solution-oriented framing for complex, important issues.

 Good news reports: Can they make the bad news more emotionally bearable? (Illustrative)