Tristimania by Jay Griffiths; Mad Girl by Bryony Gordon – review

Two depression memoirs aimed at different readerships both offer optimism and enlightenment

Coping with catastrophe: what keeps us going in the face of adversity?

Whether it’s dealing with a life-threatening diagnosis or the loss of a loved one, we are remarkably resilient as a species. We don’t fully understand the science, but we know the support of others is crucial

Surge in teenagers self-poisoning renews mental health concerns

Almost two in three poisonings are intentional – up 50% in past 20 years – with young women most affected, data shows

We saw magic mushrooms lift long-term depression. It’s time for a change of perception

After 50 years in the wilderness, psychedelic drugs such as psilocybin, found in mushrooms, deserve to be examined for their potential in treating illness such as depression

Sally Brampton obituary

Women’s magazine editor and author whose memoir Shoot the Damn Dog recounted her experience of depression

Ask Alanis Morissette: since I’ve been ill, I’ve lost contact with many friends

All the parts of you – lonely, confident, ill, outgoing – come together to make you who you are. A true friend will recognise that

Has mindfulness helped improve your mental health? Share your story

As a study suggests that mindfulness can control depression as effectively as drugs, we want to hear how it’s changed your life – for better or worse

I wanted a new kind of mental health support group – we meet in the pub

Talking about anxiety or depression often involves sitting in a circle in a badly lit room, Let’s Go Mental aims to be different

Should I be screened for depression?

Everyone over 18 should be screened for the condition, says a US task force. Meanwhile, UK officials say it should only be done for those at high risk. Who’s right?

How do I … keep the doctor at bay?

The cost of running the health service has ballooned, so here are some ideas – beyond paying your taxes – to keep it fighting fit