Depression

Defense in Lindsay Clancy case claims psychosis behind her killing her children

While Clancy admitted to killing her children, the defense has argued that due to postpartum psychosis and overmedication, she should not be held criminally responsible.

Lindsay Clancy listens in the coutroom during her murder trial at Plymouth Superior Court in Plymouth, Massachusetts, U.S., August 13, 2026.
The path back to ourselves.

Healing overloaded minds: How Israel's prolonged war is affecting memory, concentration

OR AVINOAM (left) and Riki Reif Sinai in ‘Cuz You’re Ugly.’

In 'Cuz You're Ugly,' Israeli director Sharon Angelhart tells the story she never saw on screen

Mental health crisis spinning out of control

Mental health crisis spinning out of control


Political turmoil causes Israelis anxiety, depression - ERAN

In the past week, an unprecedented number of 1,338 distress calls were received by ERAN, including dozens of calls that were defined by the applicants as directly arising from the political crisis.

 A protester lies in foliage during a demonstration against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his nationalist coalition government's judicial reform, in Jerusalem July 24, 2023.

Popular weight loss drugs could be worsen depression, suicidal thoughts

An investigation into the drugs comes after Iceland authorities reported at least three instances of the drug appearing to cause depression.

 Boxes of Ozempic and Mounjaro, semaglutide and tirzepatide injection drugs used for treating type 2 diabetes and made by Novo Nordisk and Lilly, is seen at a Rock Canyon Pharmacy in Provo, Utah, US March 29, 2023.

Holiday blues: Recognizing signs of depression and anxiety in your child

What are the manifestations of depression and anxiety in teenagers, what are the causes, and how are they treated?

 Social anxiety can be isolating (illustrative)

Poor sense of smell linked to increased risk of depression in older adults - study

While loss of smell is not thought to cause depression, a new study shows that it may serve as a potent indicator of overall health and well-being.

 A man's nose

Playing with preschoolers could improve the mental wellbeing of retirement-home residents

A new study shows that interactions between children and the elderly can improve the mental health of senior citizens.

Senior woman hugging a young child

Israeli researchers find breakthrough in postpartum depression diagnosis, treatment

The researchers developed a comprehensive biological model which explains the different ways in which depression develops around and after birth.

Portrait of a depressed young woman

Poor sense of smell linked to increased risk of depression in older adults - study

While loss of smell is not thought to cause depression, a new study shows that it may serve as a potent indicator of overall health and well-being.

 A man's nose

Elon Musk treats depression with microdoses of ketamine, reports claim

The Twitter owner, who microdoses ketamine for depression, reportedly endorses his beliefs.

WHICH ELON MUSK was behind the seemingly out-of-the-blue decision to buy Twitter?

Depression, living in poorer neighborhoods can make you age faster – study

Depression, material deprivation, and social deprivation were all found to speed up aging and increasing the risk of death.

 Can we turn back time on our aging? (Illustrative)

5 common medications that can trigger depression

Depression very common and one in six people will suffer from it during their lifetime. Genetics, environment, and even medications you take can trigger the imbalance.

Teen depression