BBC News - Mental Health

1 July 2013 Last updated at 17:34

Feeling happy? The surprising truth about making yourself happier from the World Happiness Database

Recovering from mass murder How Norway embarked on a unique process of collective, national healing

Surviving solitary confinement How can kidnap victims, hostages and prisoners get through the ordeal?

Disturbed Indian's solitary decade The global challenge of mental disorder

Should therapists cry? Research says many therapists cry in a session

Avatar therapy for schizophrenia

Novel approach to quietening voices

When mental health becomes a problem

Sadness and mood dips are normal but when do they become a problem?

Do famous role models help?

Can famous people with mental health difficulties properly inspire?

Health Features and Analysis

The Truth about Mental Health

Global health stories on mental health provision
Health Check

Investigating global health stories and topical issues in medicine
Detained against your will

How being sections marked the start of her road to recovery for 18-year-old Beth
Tide of bloodshed

How LA surgeons cope in gang gun war
Out and about

How do wheelchairs get down stairs?
Fighting for life

The battle against Pakistan's measles epidemic
Intensive care

Your stories of what happens when you leave
Sugar free

The family that gave up sugar
Almost human

Virtual assistants help treat psychological woes