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Tropical depression intensifying over Cuba to bring heavy rainfall and coastal flooding to Florida's Gulf Coast. Hurricane Carlotta weakening off Mexico's ...

Forecasters say a tropical depression over Cuba is growing better organized and is likely to bring drenching rain and coastal flooding to much of Florida’s Gulf Coast

An operations manager finds relief from her depression with the help of psilocybin, the primary psychoactive component of “magic mushrooms.” A veteran conquers his post-traumatic stress disorder through therapy using MDMA, a synthetic compound known on the street as “ecstasy” or “molly.” A stay-at-home mom tries LSD, otherwise known as…

Around 3.2 million Australians live with depression.

The hardship in Steinbeck’s classic Depression-era novel is well captured in Frank Galati’s atmospheric adaptation, but you long for more tension, more to happen

Cherry Jones is wry and warm in Carrie Cracknell’s revival of Steinbeck’s story about a sprawling clan of dustbowl refugees in the Depression era – but the elements of this three-hour production don’t always fully connect

But expert says the study does not suggest people seeking mental health care should self-manage with lifestyle changes

Dr Mark Horowitz’s darkest days propelled him to examine why so many patients struggle to cease the drugs once their depression resolves

Recent research has drawn a link between anxiety, depression and an increased risk of deep vein thrombosis.

In South Africa, little research has been done on depression and anxiety among younger adolescents, those between the ages of 10 and 14. Existing studies have primarily targeted older adolescents and those living with HIV.

During my work as a clinical psychologist and neurobiologist, I have spoken with many individuals who are considering taking antidepressant medications such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Many ask me for my thoughts on whether they need medication, whether the talk therapy will be enough or whether they are…