Depression

The dark winter days can have a big impact on people's mental health.

5 of the best SAD lamps to help brighten your mood this winter

The dark nights and winter weather can trigger symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

SAD: warning signs and symptoms to look out for this winter

Burnley parkrun. Photo by George Webster

I'm a doctor - it's great Parkrun has got thousands more active

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6 tips to combat SAD, boost your mood while remote working this winter

Danni Cooper was left unable to walk or talk after cost of living stress triggered a rare neurological condition.

Watch: Money stress triggered woman’s rare neurological condition

Childline has become inundated with calls from youngsters about their mental health. (Picture: Adobe Stock)

Mental health is the main reason kids call Childline, charity reveals

Stock image of woman holding her head in pain

World first as ‘alive and wriggling’ worm found in woman’s brain

CoCo Lee dies aged 48. (Photo by VCG/VCG via Getty Images)

Chinese-American Mulan singer Coco Lee dies aged 48

Gary Lambert, who is camping outside of his former home after being evicted in Stockwood, Bristol.

Man forced out of home in no fault eviction lives in a tent outside it

A woman ditched vegetables from her diet and says she feels better than ever as a result.

Carnivore woman lost 5 stone after raw steak and offal diet

James Middleton, brother of Princess Kate

Kate Middleton’s brother gives update after suffering devastating loss

Ed Sheeran is back with a new Disney+ documentary (Getty)

Ed Sheeran says he “didn’t want to live anymore ” after friends death

Robert Blake - ’In Cold Blood’ actor who was once tried for wife’s murder, dies at 89

Robert Blake - actor who was once tried for wife’s murder, dies at 89

A selection of antidepressants (L-R) Wellbutrin, Paxil, Fluoxetine and Lexapro (Pic: Getty Images)

Antidepressants can cause ‘emotional blunting’ according to research

Keeping pets warm will be an important task for owners this winter

Vets warn pet owners against dangers of grit and antifreeze

Just like humans, dogs can struggle with their mental health.

The most common mental health issues adorable dogs suffer from
Owning a pet has been shown to benefit our mental health – but what happens when it’s our four-legged friends that are struggling?
David Hepburn

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Many pets throughout the UK have recently had more company than usual from their owners, with people swapping heading out to the office to working from home (Photo: Shutterstock)

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This is what you need to know about the link between negative thoughts and dementia (Photo: Shutterstock)

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Ross Cunningham

Glenrothes man bags three Munros climbing stairs at home

Maternal mental health problems '“ the impact in numbers

Depression speeds up brain ageing, increasing chances of dementia

Scott Hutchison. Picture: Greg Macvean

Let's all make tiny, positive changes

How to spot the signs and symptoms of depression

Scott Hutchison

Family hail '˜passionate, and charismatic' Scott Hutchison

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'˜Psychological support vital' says Diabetes UK
Diabetes UK is highlighting the importance of psychological support for people with diabetes ahead of this World Health Day (April 7) which focuses on depression.
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