Mental Health
Updated Aug 27, 2026 7:00 PM PT
Mental Health Psychologist News
Current reporting, research and professional developments across Mental Health, curated for psychologists and behavioral-health professionals.
Some people with chronic mental illness can’t be served by traditional care. That’s why for eight years, Vera French Mental Health Center has offered a program to serve more people ...
A dangerous pursuit through southwest Washington came to a safe end after deputies used a Grappler device to stop a driver who had been speeding, driving into oncoming traffic, and causing multiple ...
It is my assertion that the Guidance Center acts with impunity in Flagstaff, AZ, and that someone needs to step up and hold them accountable. The post What Happened at the Guidance Center in Flagstaff, AZ appeared first…
The first emergency mental health department in Sussex, which will provide 24/7 support for people experiencing a mental health crisis, will be located in Eastbourne.
Celebrity blogger Perez Hilton is receiving medical treatment after authorities responded to his South Florida home during a reported mental health crisis.
“From my experience as a former service user, I know this space would really work for me, and I'm really excited to watch it grow” ...
The government has announced plans for 100 new community mental health centres to open across England from this autumn ...
The Summit County Zero Suicide Project will receive a five-year federal funding grant of $400,000 to support suicide prevention.
A 44-year-old Broomfield man has been missing since Tuesday night, and police fear he may be in the middle of a mental health crisis. Conrad Johnson was last seen around 8 p.m. in the 13900 block of ...
This summer, the 2026 FIFA World Cup pulled millions of people together, across borders and backgrounds, united by a shared love of the game. The same qualities that make football a global phenomenon ...
People across Norfolk struggling with their mental health will be able to walk into new NHS support centres without first needing a GP referral under what the government has called "the biggest ...
Pediatricians share signs of school-related anxiety in children and suggest strategies to help them cope, including maintaining consistent attendance.
A simple, budget-friendly snack sold at Aldi could offer a small boost for people dealing with anxiety, according to advice shared on Harvard Health ...
"Just minutes before the public livestream incident, Perez's children, niece, and sister were inside the home. When it became clear that Perez was experiencing a severe mental health crisis and ...
The simple snack could offer a small boost for anyone dealing with anxiety, a nutritional psychiatrist says ...
Nature Mental Health, Published online: 06 August 2026; doi:10.1038/s44220-026-00707-4Using data from 71 randomized controlled trials that involve 8,082 participants, the authors of this individual participant data…
Nature Mental Health, Published online: 06 August 2026; doi:10.1038/s44220-026-00703-8Higher socioeconomic status does not consistently protect against late-life depression. We propose that persistent pain may worsen…
Troy University will host the 2026 Alabama Higher Education Suicide Prevention Conference on Aug. 28, focusing on student mental health and campus-community partnerships.
⚠️ Content warning: this video discusses topics from Next to Normal including suicide and infant mortality. Please take care while watching. We sat down with Brikaih Flore, who stars in Bare ...
Have you ever felt like you cannot swallow or breathe properly while anxious? Have you ever experienced a ‘lump in your throat’ when experiencing anxiety? If the answer to all these questions is a ...
Magic mushrooms can ease depression resistant to other treatments, major study finds - It was the first publicly-funded trial of the therapy ...
Duckworth-led bipartisan Senate bill would ban consumer sales of high-concentration sodium nitrite to prevent youth suicide and protect families.
The first mental health emergency department in Sussex is expected to open its doors to patients next summer. Based on the existing walk-in Staying Well service in Brighton, Crawley, Eastbourne, ...
Researchers say a newly identified brain circuit could one day help pave the way for more targeted treatments for anxiety.
A recent study published in the Indian Journal of Psychiatry in June 2026 highlights intermittent theta burst stimulation (iTBS) as a rapid, non-invasive breakthrough for ...
California's push to implement new nurse-to-patient ratios at psychiatric hospitals has sparked widespread concern among hospital leaders.
The new community centres - one of which will be in Hull - will offer walk-in support without requiring a referral with patients having to wait for months.
Stress and anxiety can make it harder for women to sleep, creating a cycle that affects mental health, mood, energy and everyday wellbeing.
For years, autism has often been viewed through the lens of a simple assumption: that autistic people struggle to understand how others feel. However, accumulating research suggests the picture is far more complex. This…
Psychedelic drugs are best known for altering perception and producing vivid hallucinations, but scientists are increasingly interested in what else they might do. A growing body of research suggests that these…