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There are 75 men for every woman in parts of China, and it's making men aggressive and depressed
By 2020, there is estimated to be an excess of 20 million men of 'marriageable age' across China.
Ketamine can help treat depression - but scientists are wary of long-term risks
Common side effects include headaches, dizziness and high blood pressure.
A Prescription for Murder? BBC Panoroma just set mental health journalism back decades
The documentary questioned whether SSRI antidepressants played a part in James Holmes' murders.
'Overly clean' modern life is killing the gut bacteria that could stop us getting sick
Poor gut health linked to asthma, obesity, type 1 diabetes, autism and mental health conditions.
Sugary diets increase risk of depression and anxiety for men
Consuming less sugar could be beneficial for people's mental health.
Psychopaths are much better at learning how to lie
Do you know someone who lies but rarely gets caught?
Sweden's Crown Princess Victoria opens up about her battles with anxiety and dyslexia
The Swedish royal also spoke about her struggles with anorexia as a teenager.
Can you take a mental health day at work?
A web developer and her CEO have launched a debate about workplace well-being.
Bisexual people are more likely to have higher levels of anxiety than gay men or women
People who identify as lesbian, gay and bisexual tend to rate their quality of life as lower than the UK average.
Why swallowing poo pills could improve your gut health
Poo transplants taken orally could treat deadly bacterial infections, as well as anxiety, IBD and even allergies.
Why having a gut feeling really does exist - and how it influences your mental health
A small study has linked specific bacteria to regions of the human brain.
Four ways to free yourself from anxiety and improve your mental health, according to science
Here's how you can try tweaking your coping mechanisms to tackle the root cause of anxiety.
Can your smartphone detect if you're depressed?
New app tracks the way you type to tell if you're suffering from depression or manic episodes.
Icelandic family of 10 suffering from psychosis helps identify new gene responsible
The discovery may provide insights to help develop future treatments.
How stress in early life increases the risk of depression in adults
The gene OTX2 was involved in the process.
Feeling sleepy? Brain circuit controlling sleep and waking discovered, offering hope for insomnia cure
People who are excessively sleepy could have poorly functioning DNRDA cells in the brain.
Can you read someone's mind from looking at their eyes? Genes linked to empathy discovered
Women tend to be slightly better at spotting what someone else is thinking or feeling from just their eyes.
Radio 1 DJ Monki on mental health in music: 'To go from hero to zero is difficult for some artists'
Monki, real name Lucy Monkman, also discussed women in music at IMS Ibiza.
How the media's harassment of terrorist attack victims makes their trauma worse
The loss of innocent lives is deeply traumatic - and the media can easily get their coverage wrong.
Why do we fidget? Not sitting still linked to weight loss, de-stressing and living longer
The fidget spinner fad might be annoying but it's one way to keep your body moving throughout the day.
How taking care of your gut bacteria could improve your anxiety
The psychobiotic revolution is just beginning and it could change the way we treat mental health problems.
Instagram ranked worst social media for mental health
The photo-sharing app is said to affect people's body image, sleep and anxiety.
UK will make £1bn a year by legalising cannabis and taxing it the Lib Dems say
"The war on drugs has been a catastrophic failure," the pro-EU party's manifesto said.
Rise of the bromance: How declining homophobia helped straight men embrace each other
Close friendships can be a lifeline for young men, and they're thriving in more accepting societies.
Kenny Goss: George Michael 'wasn't honest about drugs'
Superstar's former lover says singer kept extent of his drug use secret.
Young gay man called 'faggot' and outed by Russian mental health helpline
The helpline's director revealed the man's identity on social media.
Briton who tried to assassinate Trump: Voices in my head said kill him
Michael Sandford has given his first interview since being released from prison.
Jeremy Hunt say £1bn mental health fund will help fight 'injustice' and 'discrimination'
Hunt said Brexit negotiations would be a crucial factor in bolstering the NHS.
Inquest into suicide of anorexic 15-year-old hears how her family 'lacked support'
15-year-old Pippa McManus weighed just 4 stone when treated before her death.
Horizon: Why Did I Go Mad? explores reasons behind hearing voices, hallucinations and paranoia
BBC2 programme reveals deeper insight into these issues as part of its Mental Health seaspn.