Depression

Europe in Motion

Amid severe mental health strains, how are EU countries responding?

Depression and anxiety are the most prevalent conditions in OECD countries and have a significant impact on a population's health and well-being, as well as the economy at large. But are there solutions to tackle this issue?

23/10/2025

Health news

How do antidepressants affect physical health? New study sheds light

Not all antidepressants are the same when it comes to physical side effects, researchers said.

22/10/2025

Travel News

‘It’s like therapy’: How travel has become a form of self-care

In an epidemic of stress, burnout and loneliness, these young Europeans are incorporating travel into their self-care routine.

18/10/2025

Health news

Europe’s doctors and nurses face mental health crisis, WHO warns

One in three doctors and nurses in Europe are depressed and one in 10 reported passive suicidal thoughts, a new report finds.

10/10/2025

Health news

Risk of psychosis is higher in the weeks after childbirth, study finds

Poor mental health linked to pregnancy and childbirth can affect women’s health in the long term.

26/09/2025

Europe in Motion

How many students in the EU suffer from mental health problems?

Young people in the EU struggle with their mental health much more than people in other age groups, new research claims. Academic and financial pressures, as well as feelings of loneliness, are increasingly affecting them.

17/09/2025

Tech News

ChatGPT adds mental health safeguards amid concerns over ‘delusions’

OpenAI says it is redesigning its AI chatbot to better detect signs of mental or emotional distress.

05/08/2025

Health news

Germany to allow some depressed patients to try psychedelics

The decision will allow patients with treatment-resistant depression to receive psilocybin therapy in strictly controlled settings.

31/07/2025

Health news

What are the most common symptoms when people get off antidepressants?

Most people who stopped antidepressants had few enough symptoms that they were not considered to have clinical withdrawal, the study found.

09/07/2025

Health news

People with autoimmune conditions at higher risk of poor mental health

The findings are the latest to suggest that chronic inflammation, which is a hallmark of autoimmune disorders, could raise the risk of mental health issues.

25/06/2025

Europe News

Mental health innovations take centre stage at VivaTech Paris

With nearly 14,000 start-ups, and artificial intelligence stealing the spotlight, this year’s tech fair puts a surprising focus on mental health

11/06/2025

Health news

Teens with high screen time more likely to be depressed, sleep poorly

Teenagers in Sweden tend to use their devices for far longer than national health guidelines recommend.

18/05/2025

Health news

Could a smartphone app help you stave off depression?

The app used in a recent study focused on five key tenets of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), the gold standard for mental health treatment.

24/04/2025

wellbeing

Why are old people in this country happier now than before COVID?

Older adults in England reported better mental well-being after the pandemic, but also slightly elevated depression rates.

12/02/2025

Health news

Mental health hospital admissions for young people rise by 65%

Hospital admissions for eating disorders and those among girls aged 11 to 15 had particularly steep increases.

28/01/2025

Health news

This country is the most depressed in Europe. How does it compare?

A new report studied depression levels across Europe and in older and younger individuals, with the outlook for France looking particularly poor.

26/01/2025

Radio Schuman

With Trump in power, Europe may buy LNG, planes, and cut car tariffs

Bernd Lange, the president of the European Parliament’s trade committee, told Euronews how Europe could negotiate with US president Donald Trump if tariffs hit on European goods.

22/01/2025

Scenes

Watch: Qatar’s cosplay creator levels up the geek scene

In partnership with Media City

When Ayat Salim, a longtime anime and geek culture fan, took the plunge into cosplay, she entered a world of endless possibilities.

20/01/2025

Health news

Researchers identify new genetic risk factors for depression

The research was the largest and most diverse study into depression.

16/01/2025

wellbeing

How to deal with the Christmas Blues and look after your mental health

The festive season is a jolly time for most people. But it's common for some to deal with Christmas-induced depression, anxiety, stress, and isolation.

18/12/2024