What gets you down?

Depression arises from a mix of biological, psychological and social factors and while science has made some progress in understanding and treating it, the factors driving each person’s experience remain unique.

The black dog

While science has made some progress in understanding depression, the life circumstances and personality traits which drive each person’s experience will always be unique.

Put down your phone and go to sleep

Analysis of data from the UK Biobank, involving almost 85,000 people, has found that lifestyle factors such as less screen time, adequate sleep, a better-quality diet, and physical activity can help fight depression.

Healthy diets offer a cost-effective treatment for depression

Simple improvements to diet have been shown to be a cost-effective way to help treat depression, in a world-first study from Deakin University.

The future of mental health

Depression is expected to become the largest single healthcare burden by 2030. The Black Dog Institute’s Dr Peter Baldwin looks at the role technology can play in the transformation of mental health.