Current reporting, research and professional developments across Mental Health, curated for psychologists and behavioral-health professionals.
Background Youth mental health systems worldwide face increasing demand, workforce shortages, and fragmented pathways to care. Addressing these challenges requires approaches that extend beyond specialist clinical…
Background Poor persistence and adherence to attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medication is a significant barrier to effective long-term care, particularly during adolescence, yet age-specific and…
Climate change has an increasing physical and mental health toll on young people globally. In this Perspective, we suggest that the extent of mental health impacts is likely to be underestimated in the low- and…
This concept seeks to support the NIMH AIDS Research Centers program, including D-ARCs and ARCs. The Centers aim to capitalize on their coordinated infrastructure to advance high-impact, interdisciplinary HIV/AIDS…
The Brain Research through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies® (BRAIN) Initiative plans to continue supporting the development of innovative and transformative neurotechnology tools and approaches that enable the…
This concept continues the successful NIMH Biobehavioral Research Awards for Innovative New Scientists (NIMH BRAINS) program that encourages potentially transformative high-risk, high-reward research from exceptional…
The act of endlessly scrolling through Instagram as the algorithm has you hooked, may be harming your confidence. The main cause ...
The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our ...
To assess mental health literacy and its association with professional variables among community health center (CHC) nurses. Mental health problems are highly prevalent in post-conflict countries, but access to treatment…
This article examines the relationship between behavioral and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) variables and the Mental Health Index (MHI) of Italian regions from 2016 to 2023. The use of descriptive…
Too much Instagram use may affect not only how you view your body, but also how your brain recognises it as your own. A new study ...
Background Children and young people (CYP) with neurodevelopmental diagnoses such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have high child and adolescent mental health service…
Background Adolescent and young adult (AYA) mothers often experience unmet psychosocial needs, and those under 25 years of age are at increased risk of perinatal depression. Although home visiting programmes may be…
Pediatric mental health facilities are chronically understaffed and underfunded, so focusing on prevention is critical to solving ...
As many as 1 in 5 young people in the U.S. have been diagnosed with a mental, emotional or behavioral health condition in their lives. Many children’s hospitals and pediatric providers have seen a ...
Loneliness is much more than a bad feeling. The mental condition has long been shown to have major impacts for multiple facets of ...
Background Patients in forensic psychiatric care (FPC) are often treated with various psychotropic medications. However, evidence regarding their effectiveness in this setting is lacking. Objective The study aimed to…
Background Data on antipsychotic use for the Swedish paediatric population is limited. Objective We assessed the incidence, likely indication and extent of off-label antipsychotic use among children and adolescents in…
Humans evolved to pay close attention to danger, but today that instinct is being overwhelmed by an endless supply of bad news from around the world. Researchers say the answer isn’t to stop following current events—it’s…
A Lancet study has published updated figures on the global prevalence and burden of mental disorders, having systematically ...
Men's Mental Health Month shines a spotlight on why many men still hesitate to seek help—and what can be done to change that.
The 2023 SDG Report reveals a concerning trend: weak progress on over 50% of SDG targets in the last three years, with 30% stalled or regressing. Failure to make progress towards goals may lead to a rise in negative…
Source: AI-Generated The media is rife with discussions about “anxiety and depression,” often using them in a single phrase ...
Parents urged to immediately stop using all Nara Organics Whole Milk Organic Infant Formula.
Yet in the overall approach to suicide prevention, it’s often overlooked. Treatment of a serious mental illness that can lead to suicide, ...
A massive new data centre in Sydney is the latest push in the AI boom – but a backlash is building.
After losing a family member to suicide, Peter Taylor vowed to bring mental health first aid to his community.
Data: Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health; Map: Sami Sparber/Axios Colorado earned a C for maternal mental health care this ...
There is a quote often attributed to author and poet John Green: "There is hope, even when your brain tells you there isn't.
BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - Most people know how to respond to a physical emergency, but fewer know what to do when someone is ...
Send a personal recommendation to a friend.