Mental HealthAug 31, 2026
‘Loneliness and isolation are among the most alarming challenges young people now face’
“I’m lonely” are some of the hardest words to say for young people who are supposedly living their best life through late ...
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Mental HealthAug 31, 2026
Psychology says nicotine pouches and anxiety may be more closely connected than you think
Nicotine pouches are promoted as a tobacco-free alternative to cigarettes. Nicotine stimulates the central nervous system, potentially worsening anxiety symptoms. Adolescent brains are still ...
Mental HealthAug 31, 2026
Integrea Mental Health awarded $867K to expand rural care, services
Integrea Mental Health, the regional community mental health provider headquartered in Opelika, has been awarded an $867,545 grant through the Alabama Rural Health Transformation Program.The funding ...
Mental HealthAug 31, 2026
1 in 8 mothers experience postpartum depression; San Diego doctor says more maternal mental health research is needed
As jurors weigh the Lindsay Clancy case, a San Diego doctor explains postpartum depression, psychosis and where treatments stand today.
Mental HealthAug 31, 2026
Stress, coping profiles and anxiety among French final-year medical students in a high-stakes national ranking examination: a cross-sectional study
Objectives To describe stress, coping behaviours, anxiety, psychological support and benzodiazepine use among French final-year medical students sitting a high-stakes national ranking examination and ...
Mental HealthAug 31, 2026
Heart and kidney diseases, mental health issues: How diabetes affects men and women differently
The study highlighted a concerning link between diabetes and mental health. Both men and women who developed mental health conditions after diabetes had premature mortality compared to those with othe ...
Mental HealthAug 31, 2026
What does the Lindsay Clancy trial tell us about treating maternal mental health?
Lindsay Clancy is currently on trial for killing her three children.Prosecutors say the murders were intentional, but her defense team says she was suffering from severe postpartum psychosis -- a ...
Mental HealthAug 31, 2026
Aging and Bipolar Disorder
While admitting that definitive evidence doesn’t yet exist, some researchers have nonetheless maintained that older bipolar patients may face a host of horribles: decreased cogn ...
Mental HealthAug 31, 2026
HHS urges connection and support in Suicide Prevention Month
HHS marks Suicide Prevention Month, urging residents to build connections, recognize warning signs, and use 988 and state behavioral health resources.
Mental HealthAug 31, 2026
Healthcare regulators pass on extensive review of two equity deals
The Health Policy Commission has elected not to embark on cost and market impact reviews associated with a pair of transactions involving significant equity investors in behavioral health and ...
Mental HealthAug 31, 2026
Precision psychiatry aims to match schizophrenia patients with tailored medicines
Imagine watching a son or daughter begin college during a formative time in life, only to have schizophrenia suddenly alter their reality.
Mental HealthAug 31, 2026
Is It Menopause or Depression? How to Recognize the Differences and Find Relief
Learn how to distinguish between menopause-related mood swings and clinical depression, and explore effective treatment options for emotional well-being during menopause.
Mental HealthAug 31, 2026
Coroner's concerns after mental health crisis referral was rejected before man’s death
The nurse who referred Philip Cooper for support told his inquest she was ‘personally quite shocked’ it had not been accepted ...
Mental HealthAug 31, 2026
How women can safeguard their mental health
• Exercise regularly. The health organization Women’s Care™ says exercising regularly can help maintain mental health. Exercise often is mentioned as a cure-all for many different conditions, and may ...
Mental HealthAug 31, 2026
Is it true that … mental health is affected by inflammation?
Studies have found that anti-inflammatory drugs can improve your mood. But what does that mean for conditions such as depression and anxiety?Inflammation is the immune system’s response to injury or infection. If you cut…
Mental HealthAug 31, 2026
Call for Traveller-focused training to improve suicide prevention and crisis care
Study recommends specialist training for healthcare staff and the development of a new app to support Travellers presenting to emergency departments with mental health difficulties ...
Mental HealthAug 31, 2026
Mentavi Health Makes Its Mental Wellness Screener Free for All Americans as Mental Health Crisis Deepens
GRAND RAPIDS, MI, UNITED STATES, August 31, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Mentavi Health today announced that its Mental ...
Mental HealthAug 31, 2026
Can severe anxiety cause hair fall? Doctor answers
From insomnia to fast heartbeat, anxiety has many physical symptoms and side effects. People often wonder whether this mental disorder is also linked to hair fall or not. We are all aware how stress ...
Mental HealthAug 31, 2026
Newsom signs suicide prevention law for boys, young men
Too many boys and men are struggling in silence. We have to meet young people where they are, break down the stigma around asking for help, and make sure they have the relationships, support, and ...
Mental HealthAug 31, 2026
HHS Encourages Support During Suicide Prevention Month
This September, North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is encouraging communities across the state to strengthen connection, compassion and support as we recognize Suicide Prevention Month.
Mental HealthAug 31, 2026
10 mental health startups that died from poor financial health
Europe’s mental-health startup boom has given us a treasure trove of new treatments, useful tech, and a look into where HealthTech is heading when it ...
Mental HealthAug 31, 2026
This 1 lifestyle factor is more dangerous than alcohol and obesity, warns health expert
A health educator recently shared one health concern that is dangerous than obesity, alcohol and lack of physical activity. He also shared that the impact of the same is equivalent to smoking 15 ...
Mental HealthAug 31, 2026
Type 2 diabetes may strike men and women differently: Here's what the new study says
In a new research study carried out in the UK, it appeared that complications associated with Type 2 diabetes vary between males and females. The study revealed that while men tend to develop either ...
Mental HealthAug 31, 2026
Social media increases risk of depression, study says
Key Takeaways Social media increases risk of depressionPeople who spent more than 2.5 hours a day on social media were more likely to report depressionThe link between social media and depression grew ...
Mental HealthAug 31, 2026
Mental Health in a Hoodie?
After the end of her pro career, Drexel basketball alum Hollie Mershon began sparking conversations about mental health with her Weightless apparel company ...
Mental HealthAug 31, 2026
Mercy Fort Smith lands $19 million to boost rural health care
Mercy Fort Smith will receive more than $19 million as Arkansas distributes its first round of federal rural health transformation grants.
Mental HealthAug 31, 2026
Bluebird 5K run on Labor Day raises awareness about suicide prevention
Tallahassee's Bluebird 5K race on Labor Day honors those lost to suicide and raises up stories of hope and mental health recovery.
Mental HealthAug 31, 2026
Olympic Psychiatric Care marks 10 years of meeting rural mental health care needs
SEQUIM — If one were to write a book about Becky Godby’s late-in-life career as a mental health professional, it could be titled “The Reluctant Entrepreneur.” ...
Mental HealthAug 30, 2026
Diabetes hurts men, women differently: Men face heart and kidney risks, women battle mental health crisis, study shows
New research reveals type two diabetes affects men and women differently. Men face greater heart and kidney disease risks, while women experience more mental health conditions. Hypertension is the ...
Mental HealthAug 30, 2026
Local Groups Work Together for Suicide Prevention
After her death by suicide, her parents, Steve and Julie Raleigh, founded a free, non-residential community center. Today, Madi’s House offers young adults battling addiction, mental illness and ...