Mental HealthOct 4, 2026
Can a mother’s depression affect her baby’s brain development?
Children whose mothers had depression around pregnancy were more likely to have special education needs, a new study reported this week.
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Mental HealthOct 4, 2026
It used to be a topic no one talked about: Wilkinsburg leaders discuss suicide prevention
On Sunday's episode of 4 The Record, leaders from the borough of Wilkinsburg appeared to discuss resources in their community for neighbors who are experiencing a crisis ...
Mental HealthOct 4, 2026
Runners gather at Sandton’s Mushroom Park for Men’s Mental Health Fun Run
The Stronger Fun Run’s 5km and 8km routes became a platform for solidarity, encouraging men to confront emotional struggles and seek help without shame.
Mental HealthOct 4, 2026
Reading the Current State of Psychology and Education in Japan #04: How is Child Suicide Prevention Changing Now? Moving Beyond Just 'Noticing' to Systems That Connect to Support
The situation surrounding child suicide remains serious.The number of suicides among elementary, junior high, and high school students in 2025 (Reiwa 7) was 538 (final figure). This exceeds the ...
Mental HealthOct 4, 2026
When 'lazy' at home pushes people with depression further into silence
At 6 a.m., Mai’s alarm had been ringing for some time, but the 38-year-old Hanoi woman remained in bed, staring at the ceiling and unable to move.
Mental HealthOct 4, 2026
Cards SPEAK receives funding to continue suicide prevention efforts
By Beth Przybylski In September 2026, the University of Louisville’s "Cards SPEAK" initiative received additional funding to continue its suicide prevention and mental health education activities for ...
Mental HealthOct 4, 2026
【Scorpio: Week of October 5, 2026】 A Strategy to Verbalize and Release the Anxiety That Won't Leave Your Head This Week
Isn't the same anxiety playing over and over in your head?――It is a week where unexpected luminescence at the bottom of the deep sea illuminates the sediment of the past.Even after you get into bed at ...
Mental HealthOct 4, 2026
#1 I developed bipolar disorder, and I tried rethinking my life through dialogue with AI
I developed bipolar disorder. I took a leave of absence. My life fell apart.I developed bipolar disorder. I took a leave of absence. "If you work hard, life will surely get better." For a long time, ...
Mental HealthOct 4, 2026
Parenting Stress and Family Management Shape Emotional and Behavioral Profiles in Autistic Children
Most children with autism spectrum disorder experience emotional and behavioral difficulties, but a new study suggests that the family environment may play a measurable role in how severe those ...
Mental HealthOct 4, 2026
Expert: Mothers killing children is rare, but untreated mental illness is not
Instances of mothers killing their own children are “very rare,” though such tragedies can result from untreated mental illness compounded by crushing stress, according to a Medical University of ...
Mental HealthOct 4, 2026
“GRIEF IS ALSO LOSS”: DR BETTER URGES WOMEN TO SPEAK, SHARE AND HEAL
Making room for difficult conversations Recognising trauma and grief Breaking the silence around emotional pain Healing through support and reflection BY NELIWE NGUBANE EZULWINI — Behind the smiles ...
Mental HealthOct 4, 2026
Think 8 hours of sleep is enough? Neurologist busts brain health myths on sleep, stress, alcohol and more
Overworked, under-rested and stressed? Neurologist explains how chronic stress, poor sleep, alcohol and lack of mental stimulation can affect your brain.
Mental HealthOct 3, 2026
4 Signs of 'Smiling Depression' You Might Miss | Why People Who Look Energetic Are at Higher Risk
In front of others, you smile properly. You manage your work and your home life. Even so, you may still have depression.The people who get overlooked are not those who look down. They are the people ...
Mental HealthOct 3, 2026
How global universities are redesigning campuses to prevent suicides
Indian institutions are turning to physical changes such as anti-suicide fans and mesh barriers after student deaths, an approach also adopted by universities abroad as part of wider prevention effort ...
Mental HealthOct 3, 2026
EXCLUSIVE: Perth to host historic global mental health summit this October
Multicultural Services Centre of Western Australia CEO, Ramdas Sankaran, said that the upcoming Global Mental Health Summit in Perth is a “historic event”, shedding light on the challenges of mental ...
Mental HealthOct 3, 2026
Mental health bench shows no-one is alone, says mum
A mother who organised a bench to be installed for people struggling with mental health issues said it symbolised that people were "not alone". Anne-Marie, from north Northamptonshire, fundraised ...
Mental HealthOct 3, 2026
World Mental Health Day 2026: Harvard explains this simple meditation practice for everyday stress
Harvard Health highlights mindfulness as a simple way to become more aware of your thoughts, feelings and surroundings.
Mental HealthOct 3, 2026
Fulton County pairs deputies with mental health clinicians to help keep people in crisis out of jail
When a person is experiencing a mental health crisis, a call for help can bring law enforcement to the door. But in Fulton County, a new team is giving deputies another option before someone ends up ...
Mental HealthOct 3, 2026
Scientists Validate a Standard Test for Depression and Anxiety Before Breast Reduction Surgery
For thousands of women each year, breast reduction surgery is not simply a cosmetic decision. Many patients with breast hypertrophy, or macromastia, live with chronic pain, posture problems and a ...
Mental HealthOct 3, 2026
Thousands join Chicago’s Out of the Darkness Walk to raise funds for suicide prevention
More than 6,000 people are heading to the lakefront this weekend in an effort to save lives.
Mental HealthOct 3, 2026
FS Lara Academy closes Suicide Prevention Month with hope
F.S. Lara Academy students shared messages of hope and highlighted the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline to close out Suicide Prevention Month.
Mental HealthOct 3, 2026
‘Speak2Us helpline has given shape to community mental health movement’
Ramasubramanian said that his long-cherished vision of a community mental health movement had taken shape through Speak2Us. He was speaking at the sixth anniversary of the Speak2Us helpline here on ...
Mental HealthOct 3, 2026
“A Final Pathway for Reducing Anxiety”: If Smoking Cannabis ‘Stresses’ You Out, This Might Be Why
Experiments with mice have revealed a connection between cannabis and anxiety, supporting some reports that it can exacerbate bad feelings.
Mental HealthOct 3, 2026
Gwinnett Police Chief Wants More Mental-Health Clinicians After 250 Missed Crisis Calls
Gwinnett police say mental health calls keep piling up after hours. The chief wants two more clinicians to close the gap.
Mental HealthOct 3, 2026
Number of kids on disability benefits for mental health & ADHD skyrockets to 915,000 as spending rises to £5.3bn
KIDS claiming disability benefits for mental health conditions have surged since Covid – with the equivalent of one extra claimant in every classroom, a new report says. Some 404,000 more ...
Mental HealthOct 3, 2026
Depression Drugs Linked to Long-Term Weight Gain
People taking antidepressants may need extra support to manage their weight, according to a Spanish study. Researchers found that antidepressant use was linked to greater weight gain over about six ...
Mental HealthOct 3, 2026
Come to think of it, I haven't been thinking about bipolar disorder lately
I had a thought recently."Come to think of it, I haven't been thinking about bipolar disorder at all lately."I used to be quite sensitive to changes in my mood."I feel like my mood is a bit up.""Is ...
Mental HealthOct 3, 2026
Pacific Clinics selected as new provider for Nevada County Behavioral Health crisis services
Behavioral Health has selected Pacific Clinics as its new contracted provider for behavioral health crisis services, including the Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU), which reopened October 1.
Mental HealthOct 3, 2026
Beyond Loneliness and Social Isolation: Why Belonging Matters for Public Health
A strong sense of belonging can support mental and physical well-being, making social connection an important part of public health.
Mental HealthOct 2, 2026
Pankow Builders Completes 34,000-SF Behavioral Health Facility in Los Angeles
Pankow Builders and Los Angeles County open a 34,000-square-foot behavioral health facility at Los Angeles General Medical Center.