Depression

Health news

Are you sleeping too little or too much for healthy ageing?

A large new study suggests that too little and too much sleep are linked to faster ageing and several diseases. How much sleep do we really need to avoid fast ageing?

15 May 2026

wellbeing

The surprising mental health difference between city and country kids

Researchers found that children raised in rural areas are more prone to depression, withdrawal, and emotional problems, while city kids are more likely to develop behavioural issues like ADHD.

22 April 2026

Health news

Single-dose psychedelic treatment may ease depression, research finds

One dose of the active compound in ayahuasca significantly improves depressive symptoms in early stages of a clinical trial, according to a new study.

17 February 2026

Travel News

Blue Monday: How a travel agency’s PR stunt continues to sell holidays

Each time Blue Monday comes around, travel agencies seize the opportunity to market escapist holiday deals to beach destinations or cruises to sunnier climes.

19 January 2026

Health news

Blue Monday or not, here’s how to lift your mood this winter

Regular exercise, sunlight, good sleep and social connection are key to beating the winter blues.

19 January 2026

Health news

Exercise can be as effective as therapy in fighting depression: study

Exercise can, in many cases, reduce depressive symptoms as effectively as standard treatments, according to a new evidence review.

8 January 2026

Healthcare

Slow tapering and therapy can help people quit antidepressants: study

Slowly reducing the dosage of antidepressants while continuing psychotherapy, can help prevent symptoms from returning, a comprehensive new study found.

11 December 2025

wellbeing

People in the Nordics know how to beat the winter blues. Here’s how

Experts share tips on how to find light in the darkest months of the year, Nordic-style.

8 December 2025

Health news

Nitrous oxide may offer fast relief for severe depression, study finds

The team behind the research are now preparing the first UK National Health Service trial to test whether nitrous oxide can be used safely and effectively as a real-world treatment.

1 December 2025

Health news

How does one week off social media impact mental health?

Could a one-week detox improve mental health? A new study says one in four young people reported less depression after being off the apps.

25 November 2025

Europe in Motion

Amid severe mental health strains, how are EU countries responding?

Depression and anxiety are the most prevalent conditions in OECD countries and have a significant impact on a population's health and well-being, as well as the economy at large. But are there solutions to tackle this issue?

23 October 2025

Health news

How do antidepressants affect physical health? New study sheds light

Not all antidepressants are the same when it comes to physical side effects, researchers said.

22 October 2025

Travel News

‘It’s like therapy’: How travel has become a form of self-care

In an epidemic of stress, burnout and loneliness, these young Europeans are incorporating travel into their self-care routine.

18 October 2025

Health news

Europe’s doctors and nurses face mental health crisis, WHO warns

One in three doctors and nurses in Europe are depressed and one in 10 reported passive suicidal thoughts, a new report finds.

10 October 2025

Health news

Risk of psychosis is higher in the weeks after childbirth, study finds

Poor mental health linked to pregnancy and childbirth can affect women’s health in the long term.

26 September 2025

Europe in Motion

How many students in the EU suffer from mental health problems?

Young people in the EU struggle with their mental health much more than people in other age groups, new research claims. Academic and financial pressures, as well as feelings of loneliness, are increasingly affecting them.

17 September 2025