Mental HealthJul 27, 2026
MapLight dives despite positive data for schizophrenia drug
Shares fell more than 66% Monday morning, which analysts suspect is due to investors seeing the data as not competitive with Bristol Myers' Cobenfy.
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Mental HealthJul 27, 2026
Relationships and ROCD: Could your relationship anxiety be OCD instead of intuition?
Experts say intrusive thoughts—not relationship problems—may be fueling anxiety for thousands of people. Understanding Relationship OCD could be the first step toward healthier relationships and ...
Mental HealthJul 27, 2026
Maplight Therapeutics’ Schizophrenia Drug Hits Phase II Primary Endpoint
Maplight Therapeutics (NASDAQ:MPLT) reported that its Phase II ZEPHYR trial of ML-007C-MA met its primary endpoint in schizophrenia, with the twice-daily regimen producing a statistically significant ...
Mental HealthJul 27, 2026
Getting a depression screening? Here’s what to know before you go
A depression screening is a set of questions that health professionals ask to determine whether you have this condition. Find out what’s involved.
Mental HealthJul 27, 2026
New data shows growth in NY mental health services
Governor Kathy Hochul announced new data showcasing the impact of her $1 billion mental health initiative aimed at strengthening NYS’s mental health care system.
Mental HealthJul 27, 2026
MapLight Therapeutics stock falls despite schizophrenia drug meeting main trial goal
MapLight Therapeutics Inc. MPLT stock is trading lower on Monday after the company reported topline data from its Phase 2 ZEPHYR trial of ML-007C-MA, an oral M1/M4 muscarinic agonist (betovumeline) co ...
Mental HealthJul 27, 2026
Two neural pathways reveal why habits form and vary in intensity
Habit formation describes the repeated performance of a behavior until it becomes routine: in other words, the shift from deliberate to automatic decision-making. This concept is often invoked as a way to improve one's…
Mental HealthJul 27, 2026
Why teens struggle with anxiety, and how to help
Counselling psychologist Niamh Delmar shares her tips for helping teens suffering from anxiety. The World Health Organisation asserts that they are the most prevalent disorders among children and ...
Mental HealthJul 27, 2026
MapLight’s schizophrenia pill remains in Cobenfy’s shadow after mixed Phase 2 readout
While MapLight Therapeutics’ oral schizophrenia candidate reached the main endpoint of a Phase 2 trial, analysts say Bristol ...
Mental HealthJul 27, 2026
9 Things Most People Get Wrong About Anxiety
Everyone has anxiety, but an anxiety disorder is another thing entirely. Here's what women need to know about worry gone wild.
Mental HealthJul 27, 2026
Donations fund activities for older adult mental health wards
Thanks to generous donations, Hywel Dda Health Charities has been able to purchase over £800 worth of games and activities for the Older Adult Mental Health (OAMH) Wards at Bronglais and Withybush ...
Mental HealthJul 27, 2026
Amid the social and political panic about falling birthrates, why not ask new mothers what they think? | Lucy Jones
New research reveals deep anxieties. Medals and cash bonuses have been mooted as incentives, but the real need is for women to have their feelings valuedIt seems as though every week brings another news story on…
Mental HealthJul 27, 2026
How a new nonprofit in Oakridge hopes to address youth mental health
Oakridge nonprofit Hear the Art uses music and creative outlets to support rural Oregon youth facing depression, addiction, and mental health challenges.
Mental HealthJul 27, 2026
Is it just shyness or are you experiencing social anxiety? A psychotherapist simplifies
Feeling nervous before meeting new people, speaking in public or attending a social event is something almost everyone experiences.
Mental HealthJul 27, 2026
Tagum City approves Comprehensive Mental Health Ordinance
Tagum City Council passes a mental health ordinance authored by Councilor Uy-Salazar to expand local mental care.
Mental HealthJul 27, 2026
When thinking gets stuck: rumination and cognitive disengagement in depression
Nature Mental Health, Published online: 27 July 2026; doi:10.1038/s44220-026-00699-1Depression can leave people feeling mentally ‘stuck’ in recurring negative thoughts, even when structured tests do not fully capture the…
Mental HealthJul 27, 2026
Mental Health Records in Child Custody Cases: Where Does Discovery End and Intrusion Begin?
In custody cases, mental health records are relevant but not fully discoverable. Courts typically protect psychotherapy notes due to their private nature and only allow limited disclosure with ...
Mental HealthJul 27, 2026
Men's mental health month
Mike Kategaya, founder and CEO of The Mental Health Hub For Men, joins Fox 5's Maureen Umeh to discuss the stigma associated with men's mental health, and how to move forward.
Mental HealthJul 27, 2026
Black women are turning to grief travel as a form of self-care
Grief travel is changing how Black women prioritize vulnerability, healing, and their emotional well-being.
Mental HealthJul 27, 2026
Flourish Health Raises $46M to Scale Intensive Mental Health Care for Youth in Crisis
Flourish Health, the mental health provider for young people with serious, complex needs that traditional care models cannot effectively support, announced $26 million in Series A funding led by B ...
Mental HealthJul 27, 2026
Burnout vs depression: How to tell the very important difference
Understanding burnout vs depression can change which treatment path actually helps you recover. The post Burnout vs Depression: How to Tell the Very Important Difference appeared first on Secret Life ...
Mental HealthJul 27, 2026
MapLight's schizophrenia drug fails once-daily test, shares plunge
July 27 (Reuters) - MapLight Therapeutics said on Monday its schizophrenia drug failed to show statistically significant symptom improvement in the once-daily dosing arm of a mid-stage trial, sending ...
Mental HealthJul 27, 2026
FIRST HARRY ROBERTS MEMORIAL MATCH RAISES MORE THAN £2,000 FOR MEN’S MENTAL HEALTH
More than £2,000 has been raised for men's mental health after footballers past and present came together for the inaugural ...
Mental HealthJul 27, 2026
MapLight shares sink on mixed phase 2 schizophrenia readout
MapLight Therapeutics’ stock plummeted more than 60% this morning after the neuro outfit dropped mixed results for a phase 2 trial of its experimental schizophrenia treatment. The Zephyr trial ...
Mental HealthJul 27, 2026
Children deserve mental health support, whatever the source (Editorial)
A Republican administration — especially this one — cutting mental health funding may not be a shock. Trump’s reasoning also may not surprise the average citizen. Yet because our children’s mental ...
Mental HealthJul 27, 2026
Bridging Menstrual Health and Mental Health: Towards Equitable, Inclusive, and Integrated Public Health Solutions
Menstrual health is an essential yet often overlooked dimension of global public health and mental well-being, aligning with international goals for gender ...
Mental HealthJul 27, 2026
Children and staff at Lancaster mental health unit benefit from improved outdoor green space
Young patients and staff from a Children’s Mental Health Team in Lancaster are benefitting from improved green space thanks to a trio of support from local business and national grants.
Mental HealthJul 27, 2026
CQC confirms good rating for Derbyshire's working-age adult mental health services
he result represents an improvement on the previous inspection of the services in 2020 ...
Mental HealthJul 27, 2026
Pennsylvania budget boosts mental health funding. Will it be enough?
Pennsylvania's budget includes a $15 million funding increase for mental health programs. The 988 crisis hotline will receive $10 ...
Mental HealthJul 27, 2026
Why you shouldn’t trust every thought you have: mental health reality check
Your thoughts and feelings can lie to you especially on bad mental health days. Stay skeptical, act with intention, and let your emotions catch up later. #depressionhelp #mentalillness #depressionawar ...