Current reporting, research and professional developments across Mental Health, curated for psychologists and behavioral-health professionals.
Background Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and substance use disorder (SUD) often coexist. ADHD complicates the course of disease in SUD. While recommended in guidelines, ADHD medication for those with…
Background Postpartum depression (PPD) remains vastly underdiagnosed, and its clinical heterogeneity is not well understood. Diagnosis codes in electronic health records (EHRs) alone may not identify all PPD cases…
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Background Comorbid attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) increases the burden in bipolar disorder (BD). Concerns about the risk/benefit balance of ADHD treatment have been raised. Objective This study aimed to…
On paper, mental healthcare in India often looks like a story of expanding services, new helplines, more awareness campaigns, and ...
A new UCLA Health study suggests that long-term exposure to the pesticide chlorpyrifos may dramatically raise the risk of Parkinson’s disease. Researchers found that people living in areas with sustained exposure had…
Mental health discourse has experienced a considerable increase in recent years, but there is still little recognition of ...
Most women in the UK are unaware that menopause can affect mental health - a new survey finds only 28 percent knew it could ...
Researchers have identified two gut bacteria that can produce serotonin, a key chemical that regulates bowel movements. In experiments with mice lacking serotonin, the microbes boosted serotonin levels, increased nerve…
NIOSH will kick off the agency's annual mobile health screenings for coal miners this month
Background Suicidal behaviour shows notable sex differences, and understanding whether genetic factors contribute to these differences is critical for identifying at-risk individuals and prevention. Objective We aim to…
Question To what extent are psychiatry guidelines supported by high-level evidence? Study selection and analysis Guidelines from the American Psychiatric Association, European Psychiatric Association, WHO and World…
A massive UK study of more than 165,000 dementia patients has uncovered troubling new evidence about risperidone, a commonly used drug for severe agitation. Researchers found the antipsychotic increases stroke risk in…
The goal of this concept is to continue supporting an integrated BRAIN® Initiative Cell Atlas Network (BICAN) Coordinating Unit for Biostatistics, Informatics, and Engagement (CUBIE) that will (i) enable the exploration…
This is a reissue of the informatics infrastructure program announcement for The Brain Research Through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies® (BRAIN) Initiative data ecosystem. This program has established…
The goal of this concept is to reissue and extend the NIMH Advanced Laboratories for Accelerating the Reach and Impact of Treatments for Youth and Adults with Mental Illness (ALACRITY) Research Centers program. The…
The goal of this concept is to generate comprehensive evidence to determine whether immunotherapeutic strategies, including broadly neutralizing antibodies (bNAbs) and antibody-derived constructs, can safely and…
Medications are often the first-line treatment approach for bipolar disorder. Drug interventions are most effective when combined ...
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“It is routine to see people who have attempted suicide in police custody or prison cells,” said Prof Gautam Gulati, adjunct ...
Background Depression is a leading cause of global disability, and subthreshold cases contribute substantially to the burden. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is effective for depressive symptoms, but its impact on…
Background The mechanisms linking early environmental risk (EER) and obesity via the interplay of mental health and lifestyle factors in the early life stage remain unclear. Objective To examine whether EER was…
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it ...
Are we properly assessing the acceptability of mental health interventions from a service user’s point of view? A treatment can be efficacious and effective but still not acceptable to a service user. For example…
India’s young adults rank 60th globally in mental well-being, with an MHQ score of 33. Experts warn of long-term economic impact.
Indian youth (18-34) rank 60th out of 84 nations in mental well-being in 2025. Young adults' MHQ is nearly 3x lower than seniors ...
NEW DELHI: Young adults in India ranked 60th out of 84 countries in key mental well-being parameters in the 2025 report of an ...
Background The last 40 years have seen a substantial improvement in overall survival from cancer in children and young people. There is limited information on psychiatric wellbeing in female survivors of cancer at a…
Scientists have zeroed in on a critical weak spot behind a rare but devastating brain autoimmune disorder often known as “Brain on Fire.” The disease strikes when the immune system attacks NMDA receptors—key molecules…
Background The cognitive effects of cannabis use in older adults remain unclear, despite increasing use for medical and recreational purposes in this age group. Objective To investigate associations between cannabis use…
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