Mental HealthSep 9, 2026
How does myasthenia gravis affect body image?
The autoimmune disorder myasthenia gravis can affect how you feel about your body. Find out what experts recommend to maintain a healthy body image with MG.
Mental Health
Updated Oct 17, 2026 9:00 PM PT
Mental Health Psychologist News
Current reporting, research and professional developments across Mental Health, curated for psychologists and behavioral-health professionals.
Mental HealthSep 9, 2026
Tiny astrocyte sensors in the brain's fear center point to a potential target for anxiety and depression
A new study led by UCLA Health researchers has identified a specific type of brain cell and a tiny structure on its surface that changes when the body is under stress, which may help explain why ...
Mental HealthSep 9, 2026
Rural Resilience brings community together for 988 Day
On Sept. 8, Rural Resilience invited schools, workplaces, families and community members to recognize 988 Day by moving together at 9:00 a.m. for eight minutes. The idea was intentionally simple.
Mental HealthSep 9, 2026
Is Precision Psychiatry the Future of Global Mental Health?
Precision psychiatry uses biological data to personalize mental health care. AI, brain scans, and biomarkers could help guide diagnosis and treatment.
Mental HealthSep 9, 2026
Understanding the impact of loneliness on heart health
The Link Between Loneliness and Heart Health In today's world, despite the abundance of social media and technological advancements that facilitate communication, many individuals still experience ...
Mental HealthSep 9, 2026
Beware! Does living alone increase the risk of heart disease? Find out the connection between loneliness and heart health.
The Connection Between Loneliness and Heart Health: In the era of social media and technology, people have numerous ways to communicate and stay connected; yet, many still feel lonely. Naturally, this ...
Mental HealthSep 9, 2026
Kelly Osbourne’s Grief + Mental Health to Be Chronicled in Documentary
"I looked like the fucking Crypt Keeper," Osbourne told the publication. "I said, 'This is scary. I didn't know I looked like this'. My spine – you could see every single bone... I couldn't see what ...
Mental HealthSep 9, 2026
Why Postpartum Mental Illness Doesn’t Always Look Like Depression
Overlapping conditions can cause hypervigilance, intrusive thoughts, anger and detachment—sometimes long after childbirth.
Mental HealthSep 9, 2026
New study reveals how depression twists our perception of fairness
People experiencing depression often view social exchanges through a distorted lens. A new study reveals that depressive symptoms can make unfair financial deals seem more acceptable, but only for ...
Mental HealthSep 9, 2026
Montesano Psychological Center Urges Illinois Residents to Recognize Mental Health Crisis Warning Signs
Therapy can also be a proactive step for people who recognize that something isn't working and want support making a ...
Mental HealthSep 9, 2026
Fishing the Good Fight supports men facing mental health challenges
Former University of Alabama football player Jennings Hester founded the nonprofit Fishing the Good Fight to provide men with mental health support through fly fishing retreats and community ...
Mental HealthSep 9, 2026
Former World Champion Darren Barker Talks Mental Health, Grief and Memories of Ricky Hatton [Exclusive]
The former IBF middleweight champion and current DAZN broadcaster, Darren Barker, is, as this is written, cycling in France on his way to Gibraltar to embark on ...
Mental HealthSep 8, 2026
'Mental health does not stop' — 988 Day highlights 24/7 crisis center in western Kentucky
This Tuesday, Sept. 8, was National 988 Day, highlighting the mental health crisis line, which can be accessed by the three-digit dialing code on any phone. The occasion ...
Mental HealthSep 8, 2026
A first look at the new mental health crisis center that will soon open in Cleveland
The new Cleveland crisis center brings services for mental health services under one roof. It will open on Sept. 28.
Mental HealthSep 8, 2026
HHS announces $383 million investment in mental health, crisis services
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced over $383 million in SAMHSA grants to expand the 988 Lifeline, crisis teams, and rural healthcare.
Mental HealthSep 8, 2026
How to rise above the body ideal: What can we learn from body confidence trailblazers?
Society is full of messages telling us what our bodies should look like—and (spoiler alert!) they are not only wrong but can cause body dissatisfaction and harm our mental health.
Mental HealthSep 8, 2026
As the burden of mental ill health among young people continues to grow, paediatricians’ role must also change
As a frontline paediatrician for more than 25 years I have seen how children and young people’s needs have evolved over that time. Mental health has become an increasingly important part of our work, ...
Mental HealthSep 8, 2026
NovaOne Launches Next-Generation Platform Uniting Behavioral and Physical Health
NovaOne today announced general availability of its next-generation solution: a modular platform, uniting purpose-built preventive tools, clinically validated assessments, an AI care navigator with ...
Mental HealthSep 8, 2026
Rural Minds launches new youth mental health program
September is National Suicide Prevention Month, and in conjunction with that, local rural mental health focused nonprofit, Rural Minds, has launched a new program focused on youth in Rural America.
Mental HealthSep 8, 2026
My uterus has wrecked my mental health for two decades. At 36, I’m finally evicting it.
I’ve spent years living with endometriosis, but what hurts most is how little doctors have understood its impact.
Mental HealthSep 8, 2026
Research shows maternal mental health decline
Public Health Watch examined maternal mental health in Texas after the state's 2021 abortion ban and found significant barriers to care.
Mental HealthSep 8, 2026
‘Tsunami’ of Behavioral Health Challenges Amid OIG’s Antipsychotics Work Plan Seen Impacting QMs and Reimbursement in Nursing Homes
Nursing homes have only reached the tip of the iceberg when it comes to mental health challenges in the sector, with such challenges affecting quality ...
Mental HealthSep 8, 2026
Women with female-specific health conditions experience higher rates of psychological distress
For Samantha Banton, accessing an endometriosis diagnosis in WA's Pilbara took a significant toll on her mental health, and new research indicates she is not alone.
Mental HealthSep 8, 2026
UMD hosting discussions of maternal mental health
A recent state of Minnesota report found the No. 1 cause of death in the period of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum was mental health.
Mental HealthSep 8, 2026
Why loneliness is now seen as a harmful epidemic for mental and physical health
In France, nearly one in four people reported feeling lonely in 2025. This isolation particularly affects young people and the elderly, and could be a significant source of suffering. Among the ...
Mental HealthSep 8, 2026
Depression in Later Life May Be an Early Warning Sign of Alzheimer’s
Tau normally helps support the internal structure of neurons. When it becomes abnormal, however, it can collect into tangles that interfere with brain function. These tangles are one of the defining ...
Mental HealthSep 8, 2026
CAW awarded grants, looks to enhance rural mental health services
Central Alabama Wellness received two rural health grants to expand mobile crisis services and improve care coordination in Chilton and Shelby counties.
Mental HealthSep 8, 2026
Voices & Vision returns to London to focus on rural mental health and suicide prevention
LONDON — Mental health challenges touch every community, but rural areas often face unique barriers when it comes to accessing care and support.
Mental HealthSep 8, 2026
Compassion Behavioral Health Publishes New Resource Clarifying Integrated Mental Health and Addiction Treatment
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL - September 08, 2026 - PRESSADVANTAGE - Compassion Behavioral Health has published an expanded ...
Mental HealthSep 8, 2026
Pikes Peak Suicide Prevention hosts annual Race Against Suicide on Sept. 20
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. This month, Pikes Peak Suicide Prevention is hosting its annual Race Against Suicide, where funds raised expand suicide ...