“I was blindsided by depression and anxiety”
Kendelle was diagnosed with depression and anxiety just months after she moved to college. She shares her experience for the first time.
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“In the army, there was a culture of having to be 'tough'”
Kim writes about how the army culture exacerbated her anxiety - and why research and opening up has helped her overcome it.
Can science tell us who's most likely to develop depression?
Could science develop a screening tool for depression? Researcher Helen Fisher and MQ ambassador John join host Hannah for this episode of MQ Open Mind.
Things I Now Know: Helen Fisher
Dr Helen Fisher is the latest researcher to be profiled for the 'Things I Now Know' series.
“No one should have to face serious illness alone - mental or physical”
John's had depression since the age of 5. He makes his case for supporting mental health research - and why mental illness is a problem we should all care about.
"Bringing mental illness into the open is only half the battle"
Tom reflects on his own experiences of anxiety and depression – and why research needs to be at the forefront of the mental health conversation.
“The Manchester attack is something I'll never forget”
Natan was 18 when he went to the Ariana Grande concert in 2017. After experiencing PTSD - and learning to cope - he shares his hopes for what mental health research can achieve.
“My anxiety showed me I’m stronger than I thought I was"
After being mugged age 16, Andy experienced depression and anxiety for the first time. A decade later, he shares what he's overcome - and why MQ makes him hopeful.