Current reporting, research and professional developments across Mental Health, curated for psychologists and behavioral-health professionals.
Virginia Tech researchers are investigating how overloaded mitochondria in the brain’s memory circuits may spark early Alzheimer’s damage. Their work focuses on calcium signaling and how it might trigger breakdowns in…
• Data shows over 1bn people worldwide live with mental health disorders; anxiety and depression are the second leading cause ...
A long-term study following insomnia patients treated with cannabis-based medical products revealed sustained improvements in sleep quality, mood, and pain management over 18 months. Most participants reported better…
For Henry Cockburn, the onset of schizophrenia felt like pure common sense. It was February 2002, and the 20-year-old art student ...
A sweeping review of nearly 100 studies has raised concerns about the mental health impacts of high-potency cannabis products. Researchers found strong links to psychosis, schizophrenia, and cannabis use disorder, while…
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Aug. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Meadows Behavioral Healthcare (MBH), an industry leader in specialized ...
Using cannabis to self-medicate comes with hidden dangers—new research shows these users face higher paranoia and consume more THC. Childhood trauma further amplifies the risks, especially emotional abuse, which strongly…
Every August, South Africa celebrates Women’s Month to honour the courage, leadership and contributions of women past and present.
According to a recent study by researchers at Liverpool John Moores University, drinking too little water may make us more ...
It was only at college that Hiwot Daniel realized she had been lonely as a child. Her father died when she was two years old ...
Loneliness during harvest is often overlooked. Extended days in the cab of a machine, limited social interaction, and the ...
Anxiety, affecting millions, can be managed through natural remedies alongside conventional treatments. Lifestyle changes like ...
Mental health disorders are major public health challenges, particularly in low- and middle-income countries such as Cambodia, where chronic shortages in mental health services and human resources exist. These issues are…
Background Stepped Care 2.0 (SC2.0) and One-at-a-Time (OAAT) approaches can help address challenges related to accessing effective addiction and mental health (A&MH) services. OAAT services, available by walk-in or…
Over 14 million adolescents have a diagnosable mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder yet only 20% receive adequate mental health services. There is a critical need to identify accessible and effective pathways to…
A sweeping review of 67 trials has cast doubt on the use of ketamine and similar NMDA receptor antagonists for chronic pain relief. While ketamine is frequently prescribed off-label for conditions like fibromyalgia and…
Background The implementation of interventions, digital tools, and policy plans in health systems research is highly complex. Proof-of-Concept (PoC) studies facilitate the development of these applications although they…
Background Suicide is the second leading cause of death among youth and young adults aged 15–24 in Canada. Emergency departments often serve as the first point of contact for identifying suicide risk, particularly for…
Background Care coordination is commonly employed to assist individuals with mental health challenges [MHCs]. However, its implementation in mental health contexts is inconsistent. The term, ‘care coordination’ is also…
A global mental health crisis is evolving. And at the forefront of the surging rates of mental health disorders globally are ...
One in every two Indian women suffer from chronic stress, says 2025 Mpower survey. The suicide ratio for women in India is 2.1 ...
People worldwide are struggling emotionally with the relentless escalation of the climate crisis, and reports show that climate ...
THC levels in cannabis have soared in recent years, raising the risk of psychosis—especially in young, frequent users. Studies reveal a strong connection between cannabis-induced psychosis and schizophrenia, making early…
A new systematic review of 172 studies including data from over 12 million adolescents across 166 countries reveals that while ...
Scientists have discovered a direct cause-and-effect link between faulty mitochondria and the memory loss seen in neurodegenerative diseases. By creating a novel tool to boost mitochondrial activity in mouse models…
According to Mental Health America, one in five U.S. adults will have a diagnosable condition in any given year, from anxiety to ...
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. visited CDC headquarters in response to tragic gunfire attack
CDC launches Free Mind campaign providing teens with resources about substance use and mental health
Researchers discovered that PTSD may be driven by excess GABA from astrocytes, not neurons. This chemical imbalance disrupts the brain’s ability to forget fear. A new drug, KDS2010, reverses this effect in mice and is…
Whether it’s a parent, child, sibling, pet, friend, or grandparent, losing someone you love or care about sucks; there are no ...
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