Depression

Inside the weight of disconnection

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Depression is one of the world’s most common — and misunderstood — mental health conditions. Through personal accounts and science-backed insights, we explore how people find light through darkness.

Trends & Signals
Antidepressants: A Deeper Look at the Results & the Real Stories

Antidepressant use is at record highs, yet mental health issues continue to rise. What's going…

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Amy Reichelt
Altered Healing
Inside an Integrative Therapy Session: How Talk Therapy, the Body, and the Nervous System Intersect

Integrative therapy can support emotional processing and lasting healing.

Expert-Reviewed by: Laurin Angermeier
Practices

When To See A Psychiatrist

Talking about mental health (MH) and treating mental illnesses may have been normalised to a certain degree, but actually seeking…

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Elena Deliu
Trends & Signals
What is a “Depression Room”? Meaning, Causes and Solutions

“Depression room” — if you know, you know. And if you don’t, you’ve probably seen…

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Amy Reichelt
Altered Healing
Ketamine Therapy: Medical Potential & Recreational Risks

Ketamine use is on the rise, both medically and recreationally. There are big differences. We…

Expert-Reviewed by: Christian Snuffer
Altered Healing

How Long Does Ketamine Work for Depression?

Clinical studies show that ketamine can reduce depressive symptoms within hours in some patients, particularly with intravenous administration.* But can…

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Christopher Gauci
Altered Healing
“This Is Medicine”: The Fight to Bring Medical Cannabis Into the NHS

Medical cannabis is legal in the UK, yet NHS access is rare. Why are patients…

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Grischa Judanin
Human Journeys
Why I Left Television to Build a Mental Health App

Neil Smith discovered newfound meaning by leaving a successful career to fight the men's health…

Expert-Reviewed by: Christian Snuffer
Mental States

Male Depression and Emotional Affairs: Understanding the Link

Can male depression directly lead to emotional affairs? Discover what signs to watch for, and how to support mental health…

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Amy Reichelt
Trends & Signals
The Pressure to Be ‘Strong’ Is Killing Men. So Why Won’t They Ask for Help?

Men are suffering from rising depression and suicide rates. Experts weigh in on what’s holding…

Written by: Stephanie Price
Mental States
Midlife Crisis in Men: What It Looks Like and How to Deal with It

Discover the signs, causes, and solutions for a midlife crisis in men. Learn how to…

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Anna Steinzeig
Mental States

Postpartum Rage Doesn’t Mean You’re a Bad Parent. It Means You’re Overloaded

When motherhood meets exhaustion, anger can take over. There are reasons for it — and ways to cope.

Written by: Anna Lindner
Practices
Healing With Nature: How the Outdoors Can Support Mental Health

From forest bathing to mindful photography, experts say connection with nature can improve mental health…

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Amy Reichelt
Scientific Research
The Silent Side Effect: How Antidepressants Affect Sexuality

Antidepressants can save lives, but they may also kill libido and intimacy. How high are…

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Amy Reichelt
Mental States

From Baby Blues to Postpartum Depression: Warning Signs and Treatment Options

Learn the difference between PPD and baby blues — their symptoms, causes, and therapy suggestions.

Written by: Anna Lindner
Practices
The Power of Job Crafting: How to Create Meaning and Purpose at Work

Even small changes in tasks, relationships, and mindset can boost motivation — and prevent burnout…

Written by: Olga Strakhovskaya
Practices
From White Noise to Biofield Tuning: Is Sound Therapy the Next Frontier?

Once found at yoga studios and meditation retreats, sound therapy is now making its way…

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Amy Reichelt
Scientific Research

New Studies Show Ketamine’s Promise for Comorbid Anxiety and Depression

Growing evidence of ketamine's efficacy challenges traditional treatments, offering new hope for integrated mental health care.

Written by: Clara Bennett
Scientific Research
Cannabis Improves Sleep in People with Depression — But Not in Others

New study highlights that cannabis’s sleep benefits could depend on mental health.

Written by: Clara Bennett
Altered Healing
Considering Cannabis for Mental Health in the UK? Here’s What To Know

Easy steps for starting medical cannabis treatment, clinic assessments, and prescription eligibility.

Written by: Clara Bennett
Mental States

Depression Explained: What’s Going On in Your Brain, and How to Heal

The causes, stages, and treatments of depression, plus new approaches that go beyond medication.

Written by: Clara Bennett
Mental States
Should You Test Yourself for Depression? 5 Reasons to Check In

Why you should consider online testing for depression, even if you don’t feel anything “seriously…

Written by: Olga Strakhovskaya
Mental States
9 Common Symptoms of Depression: What to Look Out For

Low energy, lack of interest, and other common yet overlooked symptoms of depression, backed by…

Written by: Olga Strakhovskaya

Editorial Picks

Altered Healing
Ketamine Therapy: Medical Potential & Recreational Risks

Ketamine use is on the rise, both medically and recreationally. There are big differences. We…

Expert-Reviewed by: Christian Snuffer
Altered Healing
Eulas Clinics: Bringing Ketamine Treatment to Scotland

Scotland’s first ketamine therapy clinic is working to help patients with depression, anxiety, addiction, and…

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Anna Steinzeig
Altered Healing
How Long Does Ketamine Work for Depression?

Clinical studies show that ketamine can reduce depressive symptoms within hours in some patients, particularly…

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Christopher Gauci
Altered Healing
Ketamine vs Psilocybin vs MDMA in Therapy: Three Emerging Paths to Emotional Healing

Explore how ketamine, psilocybin, and MDMA differ: each offers a unique approach to mental health,…

Written by: Clara Bennett
Altered Healing
The Promise of Ketamine Therapy: A Hope for Treatment-Resistant Depression

Ketamine therapy offers rapid relief for treatment-resistant depression, with effects in hours instead of weeks.

Written by: Clara Bennett
Altered Healing
What Is Ibogaine and How Does It Work? From Plant to Powerful Therapy

Ibogaine therapy shows promise for addiction, depression, and PTSD — but safety concerns and legal…

Written by: Clara Bennett
Altered Healing
For Severe Depression, Ketamine Works in Hours. Could It Save Lives?

Research confirms ketamine’s quick effect on treatment-resistant depression and its symptoms.

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Anna Steinzeig
Altered Healing
5 Ketamine Clinics in the UK: Integrating Medicine and Psychedelic Healing

Alternative mental health care in modern ketamine clinics — for those unresponsive to conventional treatments.

Written by: Clara Bennett
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