When my life unravelled, I was so grateful to be put on antidepressants. But no one ever prepared me for the nine-month ordeal it took me to come off them. RACHEL KELLY reveals the hidden dangers of the pills dished out to millions by overstretched GPs

I will never forget the moment my life unravelled, more than 20 years ago. At the time, I was a reporter with two small boys and a husband who worked in financial services. I considered myself happy and blessed, though I was anxious and at times overwhelmed by the pace of our lives. Depression struck … Read more

Cannibal frat boy could be freed within MONTHS from Florida mental health facility

A Florida frat boy who murdered a married couple and chewed the face of one of his victims could be ‘freed within six months of entering a mental health facility,’ after the ‘cannibal’ college student was deemed not guilty by reason of insanity this week. Austin Harrouff, 25, claimed he had been fleeing a demon-like … Read more

The Chris Hemsworth ‘dementia gene’ raises risk of Alzheimer’s ten-fold, one in 50 of us have it

Avengers star Chris Hemsworth is taking a break from acting after learning he has a genetic quirk that puts him at a much higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s. While filming a new National Geographic docuseries for Disney+, called Limitless, which explores the impacts of time and age, Hemsworth, 39, took a series of genetic tests. … Read more

DR MICHAEL MOSLEY: Start day with a walk, eat breakfast hour later and opt for ‘eccentric’ exercise

Just One Thing is a series of quick, simple and scientifically-proven ways to improve health and wellbeing devised by Daily Mail columnist Dr Michael Mosley.  He’s compiled them in a new book which the Mail began serialising yesterday, with advice such as drink a glass of water with every meal.  The tips don’t require a … Read more

New mum? New baby? – here’s help to understand what supplements might be helpful for you both

Life with a newborn is unlike anything else. From the joy of bonding and falling in love with the new addition to your family, to sleepless nights and learning how to interpret your newborn’s cries, it’s a steep learning curve. And while we all know the importance of a healthy, balanced diet, with so much … Read more

Run to think clearly, swim to reduce anxiety: How different exercises improve your mental health

From sweating on a run, to shaking it out in a dance class and scoring a goal in soccer, they all do wonders for the mind. The physical effects of exercise are obvious by now, but the boosts to mental health can often be underestimated.   Studies show regular exercise can pull people from the depths … Read more

Nutritionist reveals little known health hacks that will revolutionize your life 

A nutritionist has revealed a series of little-known things you should never do if you want to maintain a healthy lifestyle – including never drinking coffee before breakfast and not keeping your WiFi router in your bedroom.  Claire Sorlie, a certified nutritional therapy practitioner based in the US, shared the 10 things that she would … Read more

Prince Harry and Kate Middleton record BBC Radio One show for World Mental Health Day

Prince William has spoken about ‘living life and something massively changes and you don’t have experience to tackle it’ during a discussion recorded with his wife Kate Middleton about mental health for BBC Radio 1. The Prince of Wales appeared to have been referencing his mother Princess Diana’s death in 1997 and the recent deterioration … Read more