Depression

Inside the weight of disconnection

Page Summary Evidence-based

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.

How Many Ketamine Treatments for Depression Are Needed?
Psychedelic Therapy
How Many Ketamine Treatments for Depression Are Needed?

The question on all the ketamine researchers’ lips right now is around the idea that…

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Christopher Gauci
Non-pharmacological Treatment for Depression: What Works?
Science & Research
Depression Treatments Beyond Antidepressants — Finding the Right Fit

If you have been struggling with depression, you probably have that person in your life…

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Anna Steinzeig
mental health help
Mental Health Support

The Real Life Results Of Not Seeking Help

A clinical psychologist speaks to States of Mind about the real life implications of not reaching out. 

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Amy Reichelt
healthtech mental health
Better Living & Longevity
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
Beckley Retreats
Psychedelic Therapy
Beckley Retreats: A Deeper Look at Legal Psychedelic Therapy

States of Mind gets an in-depth view at one of the industry's leading psychedelic therapy…

Expert-Reviewed by: Christian Snuffer
Antidepressants: A Deeper Look At the Results & the Real Stories
Mental Health Support

Antidepressants: A Deeper Look at the Results and the Real Stories

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

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Amy Reichelt
Integrative Therapy
Psychedelic Therapy
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
When To See A Psychiatrist
Mental Health Support
When To See A Psychiatrist

Talking about mental health (MH) and treating mental illnesses may have been normalised to a…

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Elena Deliu
How Long Does Ketamine Work for Depression?
Psychedelic Therapy

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
Medical Cannabis NHS
Psychedelic Therapy
“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
Mettle Bear Grylls
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
men's mental health struggles
Mental Health Support

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.

Expert-Reviewed by: Erin Gillespie
Why Is Men’s Mental Health Month Ignored?
Better Living & Longevity
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
play for mental health
Better Living & Longevity
The Healing Power of Play: How Recreation Can Improve Mental Health

As research highlights the benefits of play for adult mental health, could playfulness be a…

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

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: Olga Strakhovskaya

Editorial Picks

low dose ketamine therapy
Psychedelic Therapy
What Is Low-Dose Ketamine Therapy?

Dr. Brian Boyle, Chief Psychiatrist at Stella Mental Health, speaks to States of Mind about…

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Grischa Judanin
How Many Ketamine Treatments for Depression Are Needed?
Psychedelic Therapy
How Many Ketamine Treatments for Depression Are Needed?

The question on all the ketamine researchers’ lips right now is around the idea that…

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Christopher Gauci
Psychedelic Therapy
Ketamine Therapy: Medical Potential and Recreational Risks

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

Expert-Reviewed by: Christian Snuffer
Psychedelic Therapy
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?
Psychedelic Therapy
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
Psychedelic Therapy
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.

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Anna Steinzeig
Science & Research
Depression Treatments Beyond Antidepressants — Finding the Right Fit

If you have been struggling with depression, you probably have that person in your life…

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Anna Steinzeig
Czech ketamine therapy program
Science & Research
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
Community Community

Join our private community
States of Mind

States of Mind Community, guided by trusted experts in mental health and wellbeing. Learn from others, share your journey, ask anonymously, and get evidence-based answers. Real stories, real support, zero judgment

We'll send you a magic link to join the community. No password required.

Also connect us on:
Community Community