Mental Health
Updated Aug 27, 2026 1:00 PM PT
Mental Health Psychologist News
Current reporting, research and professional developments across Mental Health, curated for psychologists and behavioral-health professionals.
People living with severe mental illness face a substantially higher risk of dementia throughout adulthood, as well as a significantly elevated risk of stroke in early and middle adulthood, according ...
Anxiety is one of the most common mental health conditions, and also one of the most misunderstood. It gets treated as a ...
A survey has found that parents may be struggling to recognise how online experiences affect their children's mental health. In a study involving over 300 parents by TOUCH Community Services, almost ...
CDC data show kindergarten vaccination rates remain high, with a slight 0.1% decline in coverage.
This is armchair psychology—when someone with zero professional qualifications—no degree, no licence, no internship, nothing—makes speculations and psychological judgements about people’s behaviours, ...
Having the 'baby blues' is a common emotional response for mums after giving birth. They are often a symptom of the huge physical and hormonal changes experienced after pregnancy. Baby blues usually ...
Lincoln County’s mobile crisis team is changing how the community responds to mental health emergencies by bringing crisis intervention services directly to peo ...
Nearly one in two Australian women with endometriosis or polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) report depression, according to new national ...
Few parents or teachers are likely to suggest that teenagers could benefit from playing more video games. But a new study suggests that a growing class of educational games may be a highly effective tool for treating and…
Research published by Women’s Mental Health Australia on Tuesday found almost half of women with endometriosis reported experiencing anxiety. Women with polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome ...
"The key to lowering anxiety through any device, be it a piece of jewelry, or a fidget toy is the intention of the user." ...
Snapping a photo or taking a screenshot to remember something? According to recent cognitive research from Binghamton University's Psychology Department, the practice may make you more likely to forget.
This story contains references to suicide. If you or someone you know is thinking of suicide, call or text 988. Whether they’re seeking treatment for a sprained ankle, stomach pain, or a panic attack, ...
What is an anxiety ring and what does it do? The fidget technology is popular for Gen Z after gaining ground on TikTok and within the wellness community ...
More than half of Australian women with endometriosis are experiencing a mental health problem, with new research revealing the hidden toll of the condition.
Atlanta Police Officer DeVante Matthews was shot on Monday morning while responding to a call concerning a mental health crisis. According to APD, officers responded to an armed individual ...
Springfield police partner with BHN mental health clinicians to jointly respond to crisis-related 911 calls, aiming to de-escalate situations and connect residents with treatment.
Have you ever had one of those days when every sound seems louder, every question feels like an interruption, and even the smallest inconvenience makes you want to scream? According to physical ...
Clancy’s live-streamed trial has become fodder for amateur sleuths to push viral conspiracy theories that threaten to undermine efforts to de-stigmatize illness, experts sayMeghan Cliffel was riding the subway in New…
Cambridge Mayor Jan Liggett is backing a renewed province-wide campaign calling for major changes to Ontario’s ...
Ontario’s largest municipalities are renewing calls for the provincial government to take stronger action on homelessness, mental health and addictions, ...
A police officer is expected to recover after he was shot while exchanging gunfire with a man having a mental crisis in a southwest Atlanta neighborhood, officials say.
Hypersexuality is a common but seldom discussed symptom of bipolar, making proactive management essential. If you’re dealing with hypersexuality as part of your bipolar disorder, you may be familiar ...
Silent retreats are all the rage; hotel guests are embracing ‘hushpitatility’. But won’t this leave us more isolated?Are we becoming too quiet? As a joyless, intolerant shrew, my kneejerk answer is a predictable “if…
Learn how Mochi Health has expanded beyond GLP-1 care to virtual primary care, mental health support, skincare services, menopause care and more.
988 signs on Brightline tracks could give someone in crisis another chance to seek help | Opinion ...
Depression prediction AI brain scan research from Shenzhen University has identified a brain biomarker that detects adolescent depression risk up to four years before symptoms appear, using a ...
Amid a youth mental health crisis across the United States, the type of care that a child receives is up to “a handful” of companies, a new study from Oregon Health & Science University ...
The AHA’s Community Health Improvement network will host a webinar Aug. 26 at noon ET that will feature discussion from leaders at CredibleMind on what a practical roadmap for a coordinated response ...
A new follow-up study examined the efficacy of the Master Your Worries program developed by the Research Center for Child Psychiatry at the University of Turku in Finland. It involved 465 Finnish ...