Mental Health
Updated Aug 25, 2026 12:00 PM PT
Mental Health Psychologist News
Current reporting, research and professional developments across Mental Health, curated for psychologists and behavioral-health professionals.
Researchers at FIU have a message for parents: If screen time is part of getting through a stressful day, find a way to make it count. The goal should be to focus less on quantity and more on quality.
Experiencing severe stress during childhood can make a person more vulnerable to anxiety, depression and other mood disorders when faced with hardships as an adult. Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine…
New facility consolidates mental health and substance use disorder services under one roof on Lansing’s south side ...
Lindsay Clancy’s doctor details her five-day psychiatric hospital stay before children’s killings - Her hospital visit is a key chapter in both the prosecution and defense narratives about her mental ...
Idaho and the Northwest are in the midst of an extreme wildfire season that is expected to remain active through the end of September. What are the effects of prolonged exposure to wildfire smoke on ...
After months of uncertainty surrounding its impending closure, Community Healthlink (CHL), a UMass Memorial Health affiliate, has finalized plans with six local organizations to take over its ...
Fox News host Jimmy Failla insisted Friday that college students are experiencing a "mental health crisis" because of "emotional blackmail" about the world. The post Fox News Host Says College ‘Mental ...
A sharp drop in academic performance, recurring stomachaches or pulling away from friends can all be warning signs of anxiety.
T-Kea Blackman, co-founder of the nonprofit Black People Die By Suicide Too, discusses expanding access to mental health resources, challenging stigma, and why conversations about suicide prevention ...
Last week, at a courthouse not far from where I live outside of Boston, the trial of Lindsay Clancy—a mother and nurse who ...
U.S.-based provider extends NEMT capabilities to home care, clinics, dental, behavioral health, hospice and DME suppliers; HIPAA-trained, client-branded agents; month-to-month terms ...
Bipolar treatment isn’t one-size-fits-all. Here’s how six levels of care helped one woman find the right support as her needs changed. Living with bipolar disorder can feel overwhelming, especially ...
Children's Medical Center in Plano is launching new programs for children and teens for suicide prevention, behavioral health management, autism assessments and substance use treatment.
Over the next 4 years, 2 new Mental Health Emergency Departments and 4 Community Mental Health Centres are planned for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight as part of a nationwide programme backed by more ...
Check out these natural solutions to help you relax and feel more at ease in social settings. Whether you’re looking to cut back on alcohol or simply seeking healthier ways to manage stress, these ...
Do criticism, uncertainty, health concerns, financial setbacks, relationship problems, or personal losses trigger anxiety that feels far more intense than the situation seems to justify? If so, the ...
Harvard experts say one budget snack on Aldi shelves could gently support anxiety management across England. Could a £1.69 staple change your everyday routine? A cheap snack from Aldi has been linked ...
If you have anxiety, you may want to work at home or on a flexible schedule. Luckily, there are many low-stress jobs for people with anxiety.
An alternative biological explanation for depression could replace the outdated ‘serotonin-imbalance” causation theory.
The emotional impact of the menopause transition can be just as debilitating as the physical symptoms.
A nonprofit healthcare CEO says New Mexico has plenty of money but needs to approach delivering services in rural areas differently.
While still in the planning phase, Bridgeway is planning to add a walk-in mental health crisis center at 95 N. Seminary St. in Galesburg.
A new NHS mental health crisis house has opened in Bedford, providing a safe, welcoming alternative to hospital admission for adults experiencing a mental health crisis. Developed by East London NHS ...
Dr. Carolyn Spiro, a clinical psychologist, told Newsweek the key warning sign of depression in children and it's not sadness.
The former UK minister discovers how apprenticeships and support networks helped slash Ireland’s Neet rateEnglish primary schools to be told to identify children at risk of future unemploymentAlan Milburn is guiding a…
A £343m (US$461m) plan will see 159 NHS mental health centres opened in England, providing specialist community-based crisis care outside A&E ...
The government is rolling out new facilities to help people experiencing mental health problems, with the aim of helping people before they reach crisis point.
A Professor of Psychiatry at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Prof. Taiwo Lateef Sheikh, has said that Nigeria is facing a deepening mental health crisis, with fewer than 300 psychiatrists available to ...
Experts say many young people struggle for years before they ever see a mental health professional. Now researchers are using AI to help doctors identify which teens are at risk before a crisis begins ...
A Sheffield centre is being hailed as a national beacon of hope as the spotlight falls on mental health support across the country.