With friends like these…

Therapists fear that social networking is changing the way we relate to each other, writes April Dembosky in the FT Magazine.

25th May 2012

Recession prompts rise in calls to mental health lines

Mental health charity Mind says there has been a surge in calls to its helplines since the start of the recession, according to an article on the BBC website.

22nd May 2012

Simple blood test could show which women are at risk of postnatal depression

One in seven women will experience postnatal depression after the birth of their baby - now scientists think they could spot those most at risk with a simple, accurate blood test, writes a Daily Mail reporter.

Anxiety: The Hidden Disability That Affects One in Eight Children

The Anxiety Disorders Association of America reports one in eight children suffer from anxiety disorders. Without intervention, they're at risk for poor performance, diminished learning and social/behavior problems in school. Writes Jessica Minahan in the Huffington Post.

4th May 2012