Mental Health
Updated Aug 25, 2026 11:00 PM PT
Mental Health Psychologist News
Current reporting, research and professional developments across Mental Health, curated for psychologists and behavioral-health professionals.
An update to CDC's Food Safety Alert regarding an outbreak of E. coli infections linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders has been posted
Today, CDC Director Mandy Cohen endorsed the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices' (ACIP) recommendation for people 65 years and older and those who are moderately or severely immunocompromised to receive a…
Today, CDC Director Mandy Cohen endorsed the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices' (ACIP) recommendation for lowering the age for pneumococcal vaccination from 65 to 50 years old.
Mental health, mental illness, and mental performance are distinct concepts that impact the way we think, feel, and behave.
A CDC Food Safety Alert regarding an outbreak of E. coli infections linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders has been posted at https://www.cdc.gov/ecoli/outbreaks/e-coli-O157.html
Navigating your emotions in the aftermath of a celebrity death can be complicated. Here, three grief experts share their advice ...
Researchers are identifying behavioral, environmental and neural factors through which genetic risk for mental health problems is expressed in youth.
A brain network involved in motivation and attention is larger in people with depression. The difference is also visible in ...
A new study suggests that the use of high potency cannabis leaves a distinct mark on DNA, providing valuable insights into the biological impact of cannabis use.
Novel magnetic nanodiscs could provide a much less invasive way of stimulating parts of the brain, paving the way for stimulation therapies without implants or genetic modification, researchers report.
The newly founded Duke Center for Global Mental Health held its augural conference Tuesday, bringing together a diverse group of ...
A new study has shed light on why some children and adolescents develop mental health disorders like PTSD, anxiety, or depression after experiencing a traumatic event.
Just as a musician can train to more sharply distinguish subtle differences in pitch, mammals can improve their ability to interpret hearing, vision, and other senses with practice. This process, which is called…
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - This is National Mental Illness Awareness Week. Mental illness affects more people than you think.
The conversation about the mental health crisis is loud, but at a standstill. Stuck on repeat around the challenges of accessing ...
Did you know that what you’re eating can have a big impact on your mental health? Just like skipping meals can impact your mood ...
Whether it’s Anthony Hopkins’ empathetic portrayal of dementia in “The Father” or Kirsten Dunst’s depiction of ...
A decade after the establishment of the certified community behavioral health clinic (CCBHC) model, more than 60% of the US ...
The extent to which certified community behavioral health clinic expansion reaches different parts of the country remained ...
Deep brain stimulation may provide immediate improvement in arm and hand strength and function weakened by traumatic brain injury or stroke.
The mental healthcare industry is on the brink of a transformation, driven by technological advancements, changing societal ...
Maternal mental health refers to the mental wellness of pregnant people during and after pregnancy. There is commonly a focus on ...
Wrist-based activity sensors worn by individuals with depression and those without over the course of two weeks provided evidence for the relationship between daily sunlight exposure and physical activity, according to a…
New research finds that adults with schizophrenia spectrum disorders have high rates of comorbid mental and substance use ...
New research finds that adults with schizophrenia spectrum disorders have high rates of comorbid mental and substance use disorders and significant social and economic disadvantages, and only 26% received minimally…
A study of nearly 2,000 former NFL players shows one-third believe that they have chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). Those individuals were more likely to report cognitive symptoms, and 25% of them also reported…
Long-term goal is to make mental health first aid as universally recognized as CPR Courses focus on adults and youth Nearly 1 in ...
Researchers report significant strides in enhancing early diagnosis of bipolar disorder in adolescents. They demonstrate the efficacy of integrating multimodal MRI with behavioral assessments for greater diagnostic…
When surgeons perform brain surgery on people with brain tumors or epilepsy, they need to remove the tumor or abnormal tissue while preserving parts of the brain that control language and movement. A new study may better…
At the Institute for Community Mental Health (ICMH), we are transforming the mental and behavioral health landscape through the ...