Mental HealthApr 23, 2026
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Current reporting, research and professional developments across Mental Health, curated for psychologists and behavioral-health professionals.
Mental HealthApr 22, 2026
Increased calls to 988 hotline associated with a drop in suicides among young people, study finds
Theresa is the lead Morning Rounds writer, and her stories focus on gender-affirming care, reproductive health, and mental health.
Mental HealthApr 20, 2026
How to spot and help someone in a mental health crisis
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story includes discussion of suicide. If you or someone you know needs help, the national suicide and ...
Mental HealthApr 20, 2026
CDC Disease Detectives Present at Annual CDC EIS Conference
CDC's Epidemic Intelligence Service officers are gathering this week for the 2026 EIS Conference
Mental HealthApr 18, 2026
Psychologist: This common issue can hurt kids' future success, happiness—they won't just 'grow out of it'
For students, the anxiety of over-stressing about an upcoming test or project can hurt their academic performance, research shows.
Mental HealthApr 17, 2026
The Bipolar Disorder Survival Guide: What You and Your Family Need to Know
https://www.jstor.org/stable/10.1521/jj.41116130 Introduction: Bipolar Disorder: Where Are We Now? Introduction: Bipolar Disorder ...
Mental HealthApr 15, 2026
When does everyday stress become a mental health concern
Living under stress is a way of life for many people. There are deadlines to meet, bills to pay, personal conflicts to deal with.
Mental HealthApr 15, 2026
Availability of psychological therapies and workforce participation of individuals with long-term mental health problems: a retrospective observational study
In response to the global prevalence and societal impact of mental health problems, innovative healthcare policies have improved access to psychological therapy interventions. Yet, the indirect effects of these access…
Mental HealthApr 13, 2026
Google promotes ‘teacher approved’ apps for kids. Here’s what parents should know
An app doesn’t have to be ‘educational’ to be included in Google’s ‘Teacher Approved’ section.
Mental HealthApr 12, 2026
A study on the psychometric properties of the Arabic-translated connor-davidson resilience scale (CD-RISC-25) and Arabic-translated stimulant relapse risk scale (SRRS) in Emirati patients with substance use disorder
Substance Use Disorder (SUD) presents a significant global health concern. Resilience plays a crucial role in aiding recovery from mental disorders, and its importance in improving SUD treatment outcomes is increasingly…
Mental HealthApr 10, 2026
The impacts of neighbourhood violence on mental health consultations among residents of low-income neighbourhoods in Rio de Janeiro: a retrospective cohort analysis
Background Violence is associated with poor mental health outcomes. However, longitudinal evidence from urban settings with endemic violence – particularly in low- and middle-income countries such as Brazil – remains…
Mental HealthApr 9, 2026
De-implementing treatments from the healthcare system: trauma-focused versus non-trauma-focused therapy of post-traumatic stress disorder as an example
Recently, a proposal was made to de-implement ineffective or harmful psychotherapeutic treatments from the healthcare system. Given the potential wide-ranging implications of this proposal, a critical review is…
Mental HealthApr 9, 2026
Navigating workforce challenges and strategies for sustainable mental health inpatient services—perspectives from Victoria’s public mental health sector
Background This article explores the critical challenges faced by the mental health workforce in Victoria, Australia’s inpatient services, and outlines strategies for workforce planning and development essential to…
Mental HealthApr 8, 2026
Congenital malformation risk following prenatal antipsychotic exposure: a systematic safety surveillance approach
Background Medication safety studies in pregnancy typically focus on selected or composite outcomes (eg, any malformation) to test specific hypotheses or verify suspected safety signals, potentially overlooking or…
Mental HealthApr 8, 2026
Mental and physical illnesses go hand in hand. A new genetic study explains why
For centuries, mental illness and physical disease have been viewed as two distinct categories, each with its own field of study ...
Mental HealthApr 7, 2026
Mental, physical illnesses often go hand in hand. Genetic study helps explain why
For centuries, mental illness and physical disease have been viewed as two distinct categories, each with its own field of study ...
Mental HealthApr 5, 2026
Scientists find hidden brain cells helping deadly cancer grow
Scientists in Canada have uncovered a surprising weakness in glioblastoma, one of the deadliest brain cancers. They found that certain brain cells—once believed to only support healthy nerves—can actually help tumors…
Mental HealthApr 5, 2026
The Male Loneliness Epidemic No One Is Talking About
The term male loneliness epidemic refers to a growing concern about increasing social isolation among men. Many men today report ...
Mental HealthApr 5, 2026
Kenyan youth defy global mental health decline
Globally, young adults are facing a silent crisis. According to the 2025 Global Mind Health Report by Sapien Labs, nearly 41 per ...
Mental HealthApr 3, 2026
Factors associated with the mental health of parents during and after their childs hospitalisation: an international longitudinal prospective cohort study
Background A child’s hospitalisation may have long-term influences on parental mental health, which can affect child health. Objective To describe the prevalence of and examine factors associated with parents’ depression…
Mental HealthApr 2, 2026
Automatically detecting trends and open questions from mental health publications: a Wellcome-funded GALENOS project
Background More effective and better tolerated treatments are urgently needed for people with mental health disorders, such as anxiety, depression and psychosis. However, the rate of translation of positive results from…
Mental HealthApr 2, 2026
EXPLAINER: Ghana's first Maternal Mental Health Policy and why it matters
Ghana has taken a giant step towards improving the wellbeing of mothers and families with the launch of its maiden Maternal ...
Mental HealthMar 31, 2026
Scientists discover sleep switch that builds muscle, burns fat, and boosts brainpower
Deep sleep does far more than rest the body — it activates a powerful brain-driven system that controls growth hormone, fueling muscle and bone strength, metabolism, and even mental performance. Scientists have now…
Mental HealthMar 30, 2026
New Hope for Sufferers of Depression
We’ve often heard that depression is a brain disorder, probably caused by low serotonin levels. Along with that, we’ve been ...
Mental HealthMar 30, 2026
This overlooked hormone could be why your blood pressure won’t drop
A large U.S. study reveals that more than a quarter of people with hard-to-treat high blood pressure may have an overlooked hormone problem. Elevated cortisol—often linked to stress—was found in 27% of these patients…
Mental HealthMar 29, 2026
Research shows anxiety could be linked to a nutritional deficiency
Choline is an essential nutrient needed to make acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter that supports memory, mood, and brain function.
Mental HealthMar 28, 2026
The Hidden Loneliness of Founders and 4 Ways to Protect Your Mental Health
I’ve recently noticed a pattern among my clients who are entrepreneurs and founders. Their businesses consume their whole lives.
Mental HealthMar 26, 2026
BBC gets a new director general: how others have fared in the hardest job in UK media
Brittin joins the broadcaster after almost two decades as a Google executive in Europe.
Mental HealthMar 24, 2026
Feeling stressed and anxious? These coping mechanisms can change your life
Top Healthy coping mechanisms for stress and anxiety you need to try Here's what you should do Stress and anxiety are the new ...
Mental HealthMar 23, 2026
International Depression Questionnaire and International Anxiety Questionnaire: validation of brief ICD-11 measures for depression and generalised anxiety disorder
Background The 11th revision of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11) introduced revised diagnostic criteria for a depressive episode (DE) and generalised anxiety disorder (GAD). The International…