Current reporting, research and professional developments across Mental Health, curated for psychologists and behavioral-health professionals.
Background Mental health conditions are a major global challenge with rising demand for accessible, effective, scalable treatments. Digital peer support interventions are a promising way to extend support beyond clinical…
Background Prevention of future deaths (PFD) reports issued by coroners in England and Wales identify systemic safety hazards but are difficult to analyse at scale. Reports are not machine-readable, lack consistent…
Objective Suicide is a leading cause of maternal mortality, with many cases considered preventable. The Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) item 10 screens for self-harm thoughts in the past 7 days. This study…
The quality of mental disorder treatment varies widely, with many patients not receiving treatments based on evidence-based guidelines. We examine data from the World Mental Health (WMH) surveys to investigate prevalence…
CDC announced Dr. Ralph Abraham stepped down as Principal Deputy Director, effective immediately.
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A groundbreaking clinical trial is testing whether specially engineered stem cells can help the brain restore its own dopamine production in people with Parkinson’s disease. Because the condition is driven by the gradual…
GLP-1s, or glucagon-like peptide-1, are hormones that the small intestine produces, which regulate blood sugar and appetite.
Hope is an active process that includes a vision or picture of a better future, imagination and fantasy of a better life with ...
Nearly a quarter of parents in the United States say at least one of their children is not receiving the mental health care they ...
Researchers have built a realistic human mini spinal cord in the lab and used it to simulate traumatic injury. The model reproduced key damage seen in real spinal cord injuries, including inflammation and scar formation…
Dr. Mehmet Oz, administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), said during an Action for Progress event ...
Unaffordable housing has become a critical public health concern in developing countries, where rapid urbanization and inequality increase mental health risk. While existing research has explored economic and…
Background Severe anorexia nervosa (AN) represents a subgroup of individuals with AN with prolonged illness duration and poor prognosis. Previous research has reported increased medication use in AN, but prescription…
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Background Many countries have introduced restrictive smartphone policies in schools, aiming to improve adolescent health and educational outcomes. However, whether these policies represent value for money to schools…
Program invites all U.S. firefighters to join to enhance understanding of cancer risk
With Ted Lasso being one of the greatest comedies of the 21st century, it’s no surprise that the show’s creative team, led by ...
Background Undisturbed circadian rhythms of rest/activity are crucial to health and well-being. There is growing evidence to suggest that circadian rhythm disruptions are also associated with adverse mental health…
Regular visits by a therapy dog can aid the healing of people hospitalized for treatment of mental disorders, a new study says.
A new international study points to a specific brain network as the core driver of Parkinson’s disease. Scientists found that this network becomes overly connected, disrupting not just movement but also thinking and…
Caring for individuals with mental illness is stressful, with challenges like stigma, unequal responsibilities, and patient behavior. These stressors impact caregivers’ mental health and treatment outcomes, yet little is…
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guideline for self-harm advises against the use of risk assessment tools to predict future occurrence of repeat self-harm or suicide in individuals who have…
Background Clozapine is highly effective for treatment-resistant schizophrenia but has been associated with an increased risk of agranulocytosis. As a result, until 2025, the Food and Drug Administration required…
Scientists at Keck Medicine of USC are testing an experimental stem cell therapy that aims to restore the brain’s ability to produce dopamine, the chemical whose loss drives Parkinson’s disease. The early-stage clinical…
New research using rhesus monkeys suggests that the brain’s relationship with alcohol may begin forming long before a person ever takes a drink. Scientists found that exposure to alcohol before birth reshaped the brain’s…
Scientists still don’t know how the brain turns physical activity into thoughts, feelings, and awareness—but a powerful new tool may help crack the mystery. Researchers at MIT are exploring transcranial focused…
The ice storm that swept across Middle Tennessee left tens of thousands of families facing more than power loss. It’s shaken ...
Everyone can respond differently to treatment, and you may need to try a few medications before you find the one that works best ...
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