Declarations on social media can range from shout outs to commentary on pop culture. Some people’s posts, however, can be telling of their mental state. In light of this, UCLA professor Sean Young hopes to one day implement a system which uses social data to monitor signs of mental illness.

Men’s health is in bad shape. Despite being more likely to smoke, drink and be overweight, men are less likely to visit a GP, with a third embarrassed to seek help for mental health issues. Can more accessible services from the Men's Health Forum encourage blokes to take better care of themselves?

One in ten Americans are clinically depressed. As busyness becomes a status symbol for Millennials, the stress is mounting. 'Text therapy' platform Talkspace appeals to a generation accustomed to immediate answers with a tap of a smartphone – but is it effective?

The stereotypical midlife crisis used to involve flash cars, younger models, dubious fashion choices and maybe a session or two of therapy. Fast forward to 2015 and those entering middle age don’t seem so rebellious. So what does a midlife crisis look like amongst those who refuse to grow up?

Roughly 14% of Europeans suffer from anxiety, and while diazepam works for some, herbal remedy-loving Germans are turning to the power of flowers. Lasea contains lavender oil, is safe to take while driving, and leaves your breath fragrantly fresh. But why do Germans put their trust in nature?

The Western world is in the grip of an anxiety epidemic, yet while rates of mental illness have surged, health services have struggled to keep up. Could effective care be delivered by an app? That’s the goal of Joyable, which offers CBT treatments to social anxiety sufferers through their smartphones.

Healthy eating and regular exercise is the well-trodden route to a healthy body. But what about a healthy mind? Headspace claims that using its meditation app just ten minutes a day can reduce symptoms of anxiety, boost quality of sleep and lower blood pressure.

Mental health is a growing concern in an increasingly productive India, but the associated social stigma and a shortage of treatment options mean that just one in ten individuals actually gets any support. Can YourDost close the country’s therapy gap through technology?