Mental Health
Updated Oct 12, 2026 9:00 PM PT
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Current reporting, research and professional developments across Mental Health, curated for psychologists and behavioral-health professionals.
It was jarring to realize that the rigid protocols in the church were mirrored in the clinical settings where I began my career. The post From Church to Clinic: The Cult of Compliance appeared first on Mad In America.
Motor issues—such as coordination problems, motor slowing or sudden, uncontrolled movements—have been recognized as signs of psychological disorders since the 1800s. How they map to mental health conditions, however…
Richard Laversuch was killed by a fellow patient in a psychiatric hospital An NHS trust has apologised to the families of two psychiatric patients after multiple failures led to one them strangling ...
Under the proposed bill, students and staff would learn to recognize warning signs of depression, suicide, and self-injury.
A bill to set up an Office of Men’s Health within the HHS was just introduced in the Senate. We asked the senator introducing it to explain it to us.
Ottawa County officials say several mental health programs would shut down due to a lack of funding if the millage is not renewed.
Okoth Obado was found guilty of killing Sharon Otieno with whom he had had an affair. More than 65 firefighters are tackling a large gorse fire at Headon Warren on the Isle of Wight. The U.S. moves ...
Joseph Yere, the Bono Regional Mental Health Coordinator has cautioned pregnant women against self-medication.
A federal appeals court has struck down the rule that required employers to log workers' job-related mental illnesses, reshaping recordkeeping duties for HR. On July 21, 2026, the Fifth Circuit Court ...
Fidget rings, spinning bands, and breathing pendants promise a discreet way to manage stress. A psychiatrist breaks down what’s actually happening when they work, and when they don’t.
The postnatal period remains significantly under-resourced. Women move from receiving intensive support throughout pregnancy to ...
Nature Mental Health, Published online: 23 July 2026; doi:10.1038/s44220-026-00692-8Late-life depression is often viewed as a consequence of neurodegeneration or vascular brain injury, leading to therapeutic pessimism…
The sixth annual AXA Mind Health Report shows the UK has the worst mental health in Europe and third worst globally, with over one in three people impacted ...
From postpartum depression screeners to expert doula suggestions to best-selling books, here are 8 helpful resources to support new Black mothers and moms-to-be.
Mental health conditions were the leading cause of pregnancy-related deaths among American Indian and Alaska Native women in 2022, accounting for 35.5% of cases, according to a Centers for Disease ...
A new report released by AXA shows the UK has the worst mental health in Europe and the third worst in the world.
Five psychologist-recommended habits that calm anxiety by targeting what actually keeps it going — from scheduling worry to relabeling a racing heart.
Loneliness and social isolation may affect health in different ways, with the strongest signals emerging for mental health and well-being. Credit: Stock. Loneliness appears closel ...
Depression and its effects on marital stability took centre stage on Joy Prime’s Let’s Talk, hosted by Asieduwaa Akumia on Tuesday, July 21, 2026.
Shropshire charities supporting men’s mental health and veterans are set for a major boost with a share of £18,000. Hundreds of people across Shropshire are set to benefit from McPhillips’ community ...
Spending time in nature has long been linked to better mental health, but scientists are still learning exactly why. A new study from North Carolina State University suggests that both what we see and ...
A new Indian study has observed that medical students who suffer from low self-esteem are more likely to develop social anxiety.
A growing group of young women with severe mental illness are getting stuck in the Dutch mental health system, and several clinics are responding by deliberately treating them less, an investigation ...
Oklahoma City selected a contractor for the new MAPS 4 crisis center, which will honor late defender Bob Ravitz.
Driving National Policy Change in Schizophrenia. Online Event. Schizophrenia is still associated with significant stigma and persistent misconceptions. Behind ...
Mirroring the bipartisan bill introduced in the House, the measure would require a study from the GAO on the state of men’s health in the U.S. to be presented within a year of the law’s enactment.
Warren Davies is in Thargomindah, in the heart of the Queensland outback, chatting with local farmers about how they can rebuild their lives following last year’s floods.
As an allergy doctor, I see how emotionally exhausting allergies can be! Not just for patients, but for family members – especially parents of children with allergies. The post How Allergies Affect ...
A third (33 per cent) use AI tools to self-manage their mental health and 42 per cent trust them more than a mental health professional for guidance. Opinions on AI-generated ment ...
Speakers at a seminar on Saturday stressed the need to ensure women's mental and physical well-being as a prerequisite for building a healthy society, calling for greater public awareness and easier ...