Three new ways to chill out
Nicole Mowbray reports
Transcendental meditation: does it work?
First he tried sleep apps, then a flotation tank, then mindfulness – but nothing would stop the chatter in Stuart Heritage's increasingly exhausted mind. Would transcendental meditation, currently enjoying a revival, do the trick?
How I stay calm, by people with very stressful jobs
Top tips from an A&E consultant, football manager, headteacher and more
Children of older men at greater risk of mental illness, study suggests
Research finds children born to fathers aged over 45 were more likely to have mental health problems and do poorly at school
Should we be mindful of mindfulness?
It has been prescribed by the NHS for depression since 2004 but recently mindfulness has spawned a whole industry of evening classes and phone apps. David Derbyshire reports
The Last Asylum by Barbara Taylor – review
Barbara Taylor was a successful author. Then her demons began to overwhelm her. Before long she was necking pills and found herself in Friern hospital ... By Jenny Turner
Stay: A History of Suicide and the Philosophies Against It by Jennifer Michael Hecht – review
The writer's conviction that suicide is wrong skews what might otherwise be a fascinating historical study, writes Lisa Appignanesi
Are all psychological therapies equally effective? Don’t ask the dodo
Daniel and Jason Freeman: The claim that all forms of psychotherapy for mental illness are winners, known as the Dodo Bird Verdict, has been dealt a blow
Don’t worry, be happy: overcoming worry may be key to mental health
Daniel and Jason Freeman: Worry plays a role in causing a wide range of psychological problems. But don't fret – there's a simple, effective treatment
Mindfulness: a beginner’s guide
The meditation technique aimed at focusing the mind on the present moment is an effective treatment for depression, according to a new report. So what is mindfulness, and how do you do it, asks Jon Henley
Scott Stossel: ‘I’m pretty successful at hiding my anxiety’
The author of My Age of Anxiety discusses his condition, his family and Big Pharma. Interview by Lisa O'Kelly
Britain on the couch: UK therapists share our biggest worries
From porn addiction to body dysmorphia, Britons no longer find therapy taboo. But what do their problems tell us about the nation's mental state? Therapists open up to Louise Chunn
A caesarean must be a choice – whatever the circumstances
Lisa Hallgarten: Allegations of forced intervention in the pregnancy of an Italian woman raise questions about autonomy over childbirth
Antidepressant use on the rise in rich countries, OECD finds
Rate not matched by increase in global diagnoses, prompting concern among psychiatrists about over-use of medication
Where in the world are people most depressed?
People who think depression is a western malaise might be surprised by the results of a new study