Mental Health
Updated Aug 27, 2026 11:00 PM PT
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Current reporting, research and professional developments across Mental Health, curated for psychologists and behavioral-health professionals.
Okoth Obado was found guilty of killing Sharon Otieno with whom he had had an affair. More than 65 firefighters are tackling a large gorse fire at Headon Warren on the Isle of Wight. The U.S. moves ...
Joseph Yere, the Bono Regional Mental Health Coordinator has cautioned pregnant women against self-medication.
A federal appeals court has struck down the rule that required employers to log workers' job-related mental illnesses, reshaping recordkeeping duties for HR. On July 21, 2026, the Fifth Circuit Court ...
Fidget rings, spinning bands, and breathing pendants promise a discreet way to manage stress. A psychiatrist breaks down what’s actually happening when they work, and when they don’t.
The postnatal period remains significantly under-resourced. Women move from receiving intensive support throughout pregnancy to ...
Nature Mental Health, Published online: 23 July 2026; doi:10.1038/s44220-026-00692-8Late-life depression is often viewed as a consequence of neurodegeneration or vascular brain injury, leading to therapeutic pessimism…
The sixth annual AXA Mind Health Report shows the UK has the worst mental health in Europe and third worst globally, with over one in three people impacted ...
From postpartum depression screeners to expert doula suggestions to best-selling books, here are 8 helpful resources to support new Black mothers and moms-to-be.
Mental health conditions were the leading cause of pregnancy-related deaths among American Indian and Alaska Native women in 2022, accounting for 35.5% of cases, according to a Centers for Disease ...
A new report released by AXA shows the UK has the worst mental health in Europe and the third worst in the world.
Five psychologist-recommended habits that calm anxiety by targeting what actually keeps it going — from scheduling worry to relabeling a racing heart.
Loneliness and social isolation may affect health in different ways, with the strongest signals emerging for mental health and well-being. Credit: Stock. Loneliness appears closel ...
Depression and its effects on marital stability took centre stage on Joy Prime’s Let’s Talk, hosted by Asieduwaa Akumia on Tuesday, July 21, 2026.
Shropshire charities supporting men’s mental health and veterans are set for a major boost with a share of £18,000. Hundreds of people across Shropshire are set to benefit from McPhillips’ community ...
Spending time in nature has long been linked to better mental health, but scientists are still learning exactly why. A new study from North Carolina State University suggests that both what we see and ...
A new Indian study has observed that medical students who suffer from low self-esteem are more likely to develop social anxiety.
A growing group of young women with severe mental illness are getting stuck in the Dutch mental health system, and several clinics are responding by deliberately treating them less, an investigation ...
Oklahoma City selected a contractor for the new MAPS 4 crisis center, which will honor late defender Bob Ravitz.
Driving National Policy Change in Schizophrenia. Online Event. Schizophrenia is still associated with significant stigma and persistent misconceptions. Behind ...
Mirroring the bipartisan bill introduced in the House, the measure would require a study from the GAO on the state of men’s health in the U.S. to be presented within a year of the law’s enactment.
Warren Davies is in Thargomindah, in the heart of the Queensland outback, chatting with local farmers about how they can rebuild their lives following last year’s floods.
As an allergy doctor, I see how emotionally exhausting allergies can be! Not just for patients, but for family members – especially parents of children with allergies. The post How Allergies Affect ...
A third (33 per cent) use AI tools to self-manage their mental health and 42 per cent trust them more than a mental health professional for guidance. Opinions on AI-generated ment ...
Speakers at a seminar on Saturday stressed the need to ensure women's mental and physical well-being as a prerequisite for building a healthy society, calling for greater public awareness and easier ...
Informal caregivers of individuals living with dementia experience notable reductions in stress and improvements in mindfulness within just three to four weeks of using a tailored mobile application, according to a…
Winter has long been associated with feeling miserable, but summer can make you feel the same way. Our experts explain why ...
Cheltenham-based Brotherhood in Arms has helped hundreds of men struggling with their mental health.
While more women globally are using medication to have abortions, a University of Maryland-led study published today in JAMA Psychiatry found no evidence that a first medication or procedural abortion caused an increase…
Withdrawn case marks a victory for the social media giant after earlier landmark loss at trial over addictive claimsA Florida teen whose lawsuit claimed Meta’s platforms were to blame for his depression and anxiety…
TOKYO -- A record high of 1,319 teachers at public elementary, junior high and high schools in Japan left their jobs due to mental illness in fiscal 2・・・ ...