Do people everywhere experience similar mental health problems and respond to the same treatments? Or are our minds tightly bound to the culture in which we live? Show more

Children are the innocent victims of war and it’s a myth that they’re resilient and always bounce back. Claudia Hammond investigates what does help to alleviate their suffering Show more

Two years on from the worst mass murder in Norwegian post war history, the ground-breaking ways this European country has been using to help survivors and the bereaved Show more

Solitary confinement is a form of torture that undermines identity and mental health. Claudia Hammond reveals advice for those living in such dehumanising conditions. Show more

In Japan hundreds of thousands of young people withdraw from society for years.
The condition is called hikikomori and Claudia Hammond investigates its causes. Show more

Many people with mental health disorders don’t have access to mainstream mental health care. Claudia Hammond examines some of the projects aiming to bridge the treatment gap. Show more