Depression

The Civic Offices in Guildhall Square, Portsmouth

Council loses nearly 7,000 extra working days to sickness

A 62-year-old man from Bursledon has been charged with two counts of attempted murder and one of assaulting a person causing them ABH-level injuries.

Asylum seeker jailed after shouting sexual profanity at young girl

Over half of the UK’s new mothers reported feeling a loss of identity.

Ad Feature Three in four UK mothers experience 'role confusion' after childbirth

Almost three in 10 feared they lacked the appropriate amount of testosterone.

Men say they're 'full of testosterone', yet don't know what it does

One in 20 people in the UK are diagnosed with seasonal affective disorder.

How to manage the symptoms of SAD this winter with these top tips

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Expert tips for managing stress and improving your work-life balance

Heart disease is a leading cause of death among women in the UK

UK women less likely to seek help for chest pain and heart issues

Over 14,000 under 17-year-olds sought treatment for addiction between 2023/2024

Ad Feature UK teen drug and alcohol addiction is a "growing crisis", experts warn

Winter can be a challenging time for our mental health.

Pharmacist shares five ways to help symptoms of 'winter depression'

Low moods can have a big impact on getting to sleep.

Six tips on how to get a good night's sleep this Blue Monday

Blue Monday usually falls on the third Monday in January.

How to beat Blue Monday - tips to look after your mental health

The dark winter days can have a big impact on people's mental health.

5 of the best SAD lamps to help brighten your mood this winter

The dark nights and winter weather can trigger symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

SAD: warning signs and symptoms to look out for this winter

Burnley parkrun. Photo by George Webster

I'm a doctor - it's great Parkrun has got thousands more active

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6 tips to combat SAD, boost your mood while remote working this winter

Becs Feek, You Counselling clinical lead, and Kieran Hobbs-Gould, You Counselling team manager (Projects), help deliver services o Portsmouth which will be in need of funding at the end of the year.

Counselling service which has had "huge" impact calls for funding help
An affordable counselling service which supports people in Portsmouth is calling for help with its funds set to run out in December.
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Paul Smith OBE is due to comeplete a gruelling challenge for Brain Tumour Research. He is going to hand-cycle from Yr Wyddfa (Mount Snowdon) to Portsmouth for charity.

Extraordinary man to complete 321 mile hand cycle for charity

Danni Cooper was left unable to walk or talk after cost of living stress triggered a rare neurological condition.

Watch: Money stress triggered woman’s rare neurological condition

Portsmouth Coroner's Court in Guildhall Square. Picture: Malcolm Wells (180405-3355)

Inquest continues into woman's death days after hospital discharge

Portsmouth Coroner's Court in Guildhall Square. Picture: Malcolm Wells (180405-3355)

Inquest investigates death of 'well educated' woman

Rebecca Sermon with her daughter, Aria, and husband Max, whose gift of a fidget ring inspired her to start a new small business.

Cancer patient calls for help in starting new business

Childline has become inundated with calls from youngsters about their mental health. (Picture: Adobe Stock)

Breaking Mental health is the main reason kids call Childline, charity reveals

Stock image of woman holding her head in pain

World first as ‘alive and wriggling’ worm found in woman’s brain

CoCo Lee dies aged 48. (Photo by VCG/VCG via Getty Images)

Chinese-American Mulan singer Coco Lee dies aged 48

Gary Lambert, who is camping outside of his former home after being evicted in Stockwood, Bristol.

Man forced out of home in no fault eviction lives in a tent outside it

A woman ditched vegetables from her diet and says she feels better than ever as a result.

Carnivore woman lost 5 stone after raw steak and offal diet

James Middleton, brother of Princess Kate

Kate Middleton’s brother gives update after suffering devastating loss
The brother of Kate Middleton has issued an update after suffering the devastating loss of his pet dog Ella earlier this year.
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Ed Sheeran is back with a new Disney+ documentary (Getty)

Ed Sheeran says he “didn’t want to live anymore ” after friends death

Robert Blake - ’In Cold Blood’ actor who was once tried for wife’s murder, dies at 89

Robert Blake - actor who was once tried for wife’s murder, dies at 89

A selection of antidepressants (L-R) Wellbutrin, Paxil, Fluoxetine and Lexapro (Pic: Getty Images)

Antidepressants can cause ‘emotional blunting’ according to research

Keeping pets warm will be an important task for owners this winter

Vets warn pet owners against dangers of grit and antifreeze

A holiday romance has developed into something deeper. Picture: Shutterstock

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Many pets throughout the UK have recently had more company than usual from their owners, with people swapping heading out to the office to working from home (Photo: Shutterstock)

These are the signs and causes of depression in dogs - and ways you can help you...

This is what you need to know about the link between negative thoughts and dementia (Photo: Shutterstock)

Negative thinking may lead to dementia according to a new study - here’s what yo...

Pompey's Vincent Pericard reflects on another injury setback during a career which never fulfilled its potential. Picture: Steve Reid

A career unfulfilled - Ex-Pompey striker Pericard on prison, depression, injury ...

Sue Forber from Solent Mind believes everyone is affected by mental health problems

Health in mind: Why we are highlighting mental health – and where to go for help

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Maternal mental health problems '“ the impact in numbers

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Depression speeds up brain ageing, increasing chances of dementia

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How to spot the signs and symptoms of depression

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Students Amie Blackman, Tom Parsley, Ria Archer and Chris jones with S.A.D. chief executive Jonathan Challacombe Picture: Duncan Shepherd

University students show their love for the city by volunteering