Depression

Defense in Lindsay Clancy case claims psychosis behind her killing her children

While Clancy admitted to killing her children, the defense has argued that due to postpartum psychosis and overmedication, she should not be held criminally responsible.

Lindsay Clancy listens in the coutroom during her murder trial at Plymouth Superior Court in Plymouth, Massachusetts, U.S., August 13, 2026.
The path back to ourselves.

Healing overloaded minds: How Israel's prolonged war is affecting memory, concentration

OR AVINOAM (left) and Riki Reif Sinai in ‘Cuz You’re Ugly.’

In 'Cuz You're Ugly,' Israeli director Sharon Angelhart tells the story she never saw on screen

Mental health crisis spinning out of control

Mental health crisis spinning out of control


1 in 3: Women with menopause before 40 suffer from depression

Fertility-related grief and lack of emotional support identified as key contributors to depression among these women.

 1 in 3: Women with menopause before 40 suffer from depression. Illustration.

New Zealand approves medical use of psilocybin for depression treatment

'This is huge for people with depression who've tried everything else and are still suffering,' says Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour.

 New Zealand approves medical use of psilocybin for depression treatment.

Overweight men more prone to depression from restrictive diets, new research shows

Study of 28,500 Americans finds men and those overweight may be especially vulnerable to negative effects of restrictive eating due to lack of essential nutrients.

 Overweight men more prone to depression from restrictive diets, new research shows.

Study: Kissing may spread depression and anxiety via bacteria between spouses

Researchers detected significant increases in symptoms of depression and anxiety in originally healthy spouses.

 Study: Kissing may spread depression and anxiety via bacteria between spouses. Illustration.

UCSF study: Social media use linked to 35% spike in kids' depression

Depressive symptoms increased by 35% as kids' social media use rose from 7 to 73 minutes per day over three years.

 UCSF study: Social media use linked to 35% spike in kids' depression.

War increases postpartum depression, PTSD in pregnant Israeli women - study

Symptoms the women reported to have experienced include war-related nightmares, feeling constantly on edge or easily startled, and disconnected.

 A woman and a baby.

Study: Treating depression in young teenagers may be more effective than in adults

Scientists used network analysis to show that adolescent depression symptoms fluctuate before stabilizing in adulthood.

 Study: Treating depression in young teenagers may be more effective than in adults.

Study finds night owls have higher risk of depression

Poor sleep quality, lower mindfulness, and alcohol consumption contribute to increased depression in those who stay up late.

 Study finds night owls have higher risk of depression.

Exercise as effective as antidepressants in treating depression, says Professor Scott Lear

Neuroscientist Wendy Suzuki explains how exercise immediately impacts the brain by boosting mood-enhancing neurotransmitters.

Exercise as effective as antidepressants in treating depression, says Professor Scott Lear.

Purim Shpiel: Espresso launches new coffee pod flavor for Israelis laced with SSRIs: Depresso

Purim Shpiel: The following is a satirical article from The Jerusalem Post's annual parodic Purim page, The Jerusalem Roast. Enjoy!

 That's that me, depresso.