Mental HealthJul 17, 2026
Comment: Should mental illness be included in MAID?
A special committee recently recommended that the exclusion of mental illness cases from access to MAID be extended indefinitely.
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Mental HealthJul 17, 2026
Gender, sexuality, and mental health: What modern research is teaching us
BetterHelp reports that modern mental health research highlights how gender identity and sexuality impact mental health, advocating for inclusive care to improve outcomes.
Mental HealthJul 17, 2026
In the Lindsay Clancy Case, Polypharmacy Will Be on Trial
Lindsay Clancy worsened while under the influence of psychiatric drugs, and at each step she desperately sought medical help. The post In the Lindsay Clancy Case, Polypharmacy Will Be on Trial appeared first on Mad In…
Mental HealthJul 17, 2026
When Therapy Makes Things Worse
This week, Mad in America examines three articles related to negative effects of psychotherapy. The first reviews the literature around negative effects in therapy, including prevalence, causes, and susceptible…
Mental HealthJul 17, 2026
Hospital EDs ‘wholly unsuitable’ for mental health crises
Emergency departments in hospitals across the country have become the default, yet “wholly unsuitable” point of care for tens of thousands of people experiencing mental health crises due to a severe ...
Mental HealthJul 17, 2026
Loneliness Needs More Than Healthcare Responses, Study Warns
Framing loneliness mainly as a medical issue may shift responsibility to healthcare, even though social isolation often needs broader community and policy solutions.
Mental HealthJul 17, 2026
Why it may be harder to manage bipolar disorder during summer — and tips to cope
When you have bipolar disorder, mania is more likely to occur in the summer months. Find out what experts say you can do to manage the risk.
Mental HealthJul 17, 2026
Shredded iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell locations is source of cyclosporiasis infections in five states
CDC: Avoid Taco Bell shredded lettuce in 5 states after Cyclospora outbreak; 1,644 sick
Mental HealthJul 17, 2026
Breaking the silence: Zimbabwean youth leader calls for urgent investment in mental health
For Tanatswa Amanda Chikaura, mental health advocacy began with a personal loss: while studying psychology at the University of Zimbabwe, she learned that a fellow student had died by suicide. Today, ...
Mental HealthJul 17, 2026
Nationwide impact of heat on suicide and homicide in Mexico and Brazil
Nature Mental Health, Published online: 17 July 2026; doi:10.1038/s44220-026-00684-8In this study, Huang et al. link rising ambient temperatures to increased suicide and homicide mortality in Brazil and Mexico, showing…
Mental HealthJul 17, 2026
Driver, 22, in crash that killed Tipp woman, 24, was ‘in mental health crisis’ when car mounted footpath, court hears
THE driver involved in a hit-and-run collision in Belfast, during which a woman died and a man was seriously injured, was in a “mental health crisis”, a court has heard. Raven Adams, 24, ...
Mental HealthJul 17, 2026
Driver in crash which killed pedestrian was in mental health crisis, court told
Francis Donaldson, 22, was denied bail as he appeared in court over the collision in Belfast which killed Raven Adams, 24.
Mental HealthJul 17, 2026
Meta’s New AI Alerts: How Parents Can Monitor Teen Self-Harm Conversations
Spread the love“`html In a world where technology is rapidly reshaping our lives, the conversation around mental health, especially for teenagers, has become increasingly urgent. Teen self-harm alerts ...
Mental HealthJul 17, 2026
Hakima Castro, psychologist: “It’s not a weaker generation, they’re teenagers who haven’t learned to understand what they feel”
The psychologist warns about rising anxiety, lack of motivation, and fear of rejection, and explains why social media is making these problems worse.
Mental HealthJul 17, 2026
WRAHP pushes for mental health, end to stigmatisation
Women’s Rights and Health Project (WRAHP) and the African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF) have advocated the need for mental health awareness ...
Mental HealthJul 17, 2026
Loneliness May Hurt Your Health More Than You Think
Feeling lonely is more than an unpleasant emotion. A major new study suggests it may have a powerful effect on mental health, well-being, and even overall physical health. Researchers from the ...
Mental HealthJul 17, 2026
Feeling down in the sun? Summer depression is rare but can be as debilitating as winter SAD
Seasonal depression is often associated with the cold, dark days of winter, but some people experience it in summer instead. And heatwaves and tropical nights can be behind it.
Mental HealthJul 17, 2026
FIU researchers test video game as anxiety treatment for teens
The Center for Children and Families is examining how a video game designed to be therapeutic might help youngsters practice shifting attention away from spiraling worries and back to the present.
Mental HealthJul 17, 2026
Creatine appeal expands with mental health focus
Creatine's benefits may extend beyond muscle growth, with new research exploring a potential role in mental health. Could the trending functional ingredient help tackle depression?
Mental HealthJul 17, 2026
Grief and mental health
Five months after his surprise departure from Chippa United without much explanation, Nigeria goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has ...
Mental HealthJul 17, 2026
Why affirming trans identities can be critical for suicide prevention counseling
Advocates worry that excluding trans youth in some way from LGBTQ+ counseling services provided through the 988 crisis line could be harmful.
Mental HealthJul 16, 2026
Energy drinks to be banned from sale to under-16s in England
About 100,000 children across the country drink the high-caffeine beverages dailyHigh-caffeine energy drinks “have no place in children’s hands” and will be banned from sale to under-16s in England from April next year…
Mental HealthJul 16, 2026
4Kira4Moms Kicks Off Black Maternal Health Week by Distributing Thousands of Free Diapers to the Las Vegas Community
Community-wide initiative with Dr. Eboni, Baby’s Bounty, Huggies, and local partners addresses diaper insecurity, ...
Mental HealthJul 16, 2026
Mental health professionals offer grief guidance after death of Matthew Bishop
One week after the death of Grand Island man Matthew Bishop, mental health professionals at Grief and Gratitude in Hastings are offering guidance for community members still processing the loss.
Mental HealthJul 16, 2026
Weight loss prior to diagnosis of first-episode psychosis predicts subsequent weight gain: a retrospective cohort study of the UK Clinical Practice Research Datalink (CPRD) primary care database
Background Post-psychosis weight gain is commonly rapid, yet prediagnosis weight changes are under-researched. The untreated phase of first-episode psychosis (FEP) can be characterised by behaviour which could lead to…
Mental HealthJul 16, 2026
Widespread M1 Receptor Deficits in Schizophrenia Found
A new study uses a novel PET radiotracer to uncover widespread M1 receptor deficits in living schizophrenia patients.
Mental HealthJul 16, 2026
Teens talking to Meta AI about suicide will trigger alert
Teen conversations about suicide with Meta AI will trigger parent notification. Credit: Viva Tung/Mashable/Adobe Stock by Rawpixel.com When teens talk to Meta AI about suicide or self-harm, the ...
Mental HealthJul 16, 2026
The Diagnostic Off-Ramp
Once you have been labeled as “Borderline,” anyone who wants to hurt you can use this against you. The post The Diagnostic Off-Ramp appeared first on Mad In America.
Mental HealthJul 16, 2026
‘People think you’ve got 10,000 cats’: the support group for hoarders
Many hoarders are scared to seek help but one UK housing association is taking a more empathetic approachAt one end of the table sits Tony*, who showers at his local leisure centre in Birkenhead every day. His landlord…
Mental HealthJul 16, 2026
CobbleStone Announces Upcoming CLE Session Addressing Attorney Stress, Burnout, and Mental Health Challenges
CobbleStone Software, a recognized leader in contract lifecycle management (CLM) and contract artificial intelligence, is pleased to announce an upcoming CLE program, "Distressed Lawyers – An ...