Depression
Inside the weight of disconnection
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.
Can Health Tech Help Support Mental Wellness?
Technology is innovating healthcare options — can it help to support mental wellness?
Expert-Reviewed by:
Dr. Elena Deliu
Functional Depression: When You’re Coping on the Outside but Struggling Inside
Functional depression, often described as high-functioning depression or ‘smiling depression’, does what it says on…
Expert-Reviewed by:
Dr. Amy Reichelt
Different Types of Group Therapy: Understanding the Main Approaches
Walking into a room full of strangers can be daunting at first. Having to talk about…
Expert-Reviewed by:
Dr. Amy Reichelt
What Does a Manic Episode Feel Like?
Learn the signs of mania, how long manic episodes last, and when to seek help.
Expert-Reviewed by:
Dr. Amy Reichelt
Depression Therapists in the UK: Find the Best Match for Your Therapy Needs
With depression rates on the rise, learning how to find the right support can help…
Expert-Reviewed by:
Dr. Marianne Trent
Human Stories of Ketamine Therapy as Czech Researchers Receive €800,000 Grant
Psychedelic therapy gets EU government support. We take a look at the program and the…
Expert-Reviewed by:
Dr. Anna Steinzeig
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 it on YouTube or TikTok.…
Expert-Reviewed by:
Dr. Amy Reichelt
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
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
“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 being kept from treatment?
Expert-Reviewed by:
Dr. Grischa Judanin
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
What Really Happens at a Men’s Retreat?
States of Mind speaks to a men's retreat founder for a glimpse into the emotional…
Expert-Reviewed by:
Christian Snuffer
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 men back from healing.
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
Why Is Men’s Mental Health Month Ignored?
Is it true that Men’s Mental Health Month is usually overlooked? Uncover the cultural barriers…
Expert-Reviewed by:
Dr. Anna Steinzeig
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 and wellbeing.
Expert-Reviewed by:
Dr. Amy Reichelt
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
Psychedelic Alpha’s 2025 Bullseye: Charting the Next Phase of Psychedelic Therapy
Latest PA report shows a booming pipeline: psilocybin, MDMA, ketamine and new neuroplastogens are coming…
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 into clinical spaces.
Expert-Reviewed by:
Dr. Amy Reichelt
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
10 Common Symptoms of Burnout: Signs Your Mind and Body Are On the Edge
Red flags — from fatigue and loss of motivation to emotional detachment and mood swings…
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.
Psilocybin for Depression: Compass Pathways Shares Phase 3 Results
Landmark study suggest a promising future for psychedelic-assisted mental health care.
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.
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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
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
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
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,…
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.
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
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.
What is Ketamine? Medical Origins, Safety, and Its Use in Mental Health
What to know before trying ketamine therapy for depression, anxiety, or other mental conditions.
