'Suicide needs to be reported on as a public health issue every single time, rather than a story focused on the celebrity's death and the method of that death.'

Investigators found that higher levels of physical activity helped protect even those with the highest genetic risk for depression.

A new study has revealed that younger people who are addicted to their smartphones may be at an increased risk for depression and loneliness.

The findings of a new study support guidelines saying that antidepressants and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) are both 'reasonable' choices as an initial therapy.

This year’s World Mental Health Day, on 10 October, the global community comes together to focus on suicide prevention.

According to a psychiatrist and yoga instructor, yoga can be an attractive option to people with depression who wish to boost their efforts to combat symptoms.

Times have changed, and the younger generation are no longer living like their parents and grandparents did. The question is, how does this affect their health?

Researchers found that lonely Twitter users tweeted more than others and that their language showed more anger, depression and anxiety than that of other users.

According to a small study of young adults with poor diets and moderate-to-high symptoms of depression - those who made healthier food choices reported less anxiety and much better moods within a matter of weeks.

Without good mental health, South Africa cannot be a successfully functioning nation.