Articles about Depression

What randomised trials and meta-analyses show about how well psychological therapy works. Figures cover therapy against waiting lists, usual care or placebo, results by c...

How many older adults live with depression, anxiety and other mental health conditions, worldwide, in care homes and in national surveys from six continents, and how many...

How often men have depression, anxiety and alcohol or drug use disorders, and how often they get help, from World Health Organization estimates and national surveys on si...

How many university and college students screen positive for mental health problems, and how many get care. Every figure says which students were counted, how and when, a...

How many people feel lonely or are socially isolated, worldwide and in national surveys from six continents, and what studies link them to. Loneliness and isolation are k...

How often depression, anxiety and postpartum psychosis occur during pregnancy and in the year after birth. Every figure says who was counted, how, when, and where it come...

Depression is more than sadness; it’s a medical condition that shapes how you think, feel, and live. Understanding depression, its signs, and your options for support is ...

Antidepressants are commonly prescribed to help relieve depression and related conditions by influencing key brain chemicals involved in mood and emotion. Read on for a c...

The Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI‑II) is a widely trusted tool for measuring depression severity in teens and adults. Quick to complete and easy to score, it helps cl...

Recognising the warning signs and risk factors of suicide can help you offer support, take action, and give hope to someone in need.

How common depression is around the world, from WHO global estimates to national surveys in South Africa, Nigeria, England and other countries. Every figure shows its yea...

How common anxiety, depression and other mental health conditions are among women compared with men worldwide and in countries on every continent, how the gap opens in ad...