Current reporting, research and professional developments across Mental Health, curated for psychologists and behavioral-health professionals.
Background Australia’s mental health system needs to expand rapidly to meet the growing demand for care by young Australians. Participatory systems modelling (PSM) has emerged as a valuable method for guiding strategic…
Scientists at UCSF have uncovered evidence that multiple sclerosis silently damages the brain years before diagnosis. By studying proteins in blood samples, they identified early immune signals and markers of nerve…
2:03 Experts say screen time reshaping childhood for ‘generation at risk’ The majority of younger Canadians are feeling ...
At the same time, schools hold powerful potential. When they are inclusive, safe, and caring, they don’t just prevent harm ...
Despite growing conversations around mental health, maternal mental health, particularly postpartum depression, continues to be a ...
Researchers have synthesized enhanced vitamin K analogues that outperform natural vitamin K in promoting neuron growth. The new compounds, which combine vitamin K with retinoic acid, activate the mGluR1 receptor to drive…
Groundbreaking Harvard research is exposing hidden energy failures inside brain cells that may drive major psychiatric conditions. By studying reprogrammed neurons, scientists are revealing how cellular metabolism shapes…
With one in four Kenyans is expected to experience a mental health challenge in their lifetime, according to the World Health ...
PhotoVoice is a participatory approach that uses photography to offer a useful platform for sharing the stories of people with mental health conditions whose voices are often marginalized. This study aimed to explore the…
Finasteride, a common hair-loss drug, has long been tied to depression and suicide, but regulators ignored the warnings. Prof. Mayer Brezis’s review exposes global data showing psychiatric harm and a pattern of inaction…
People experiencing their first psychotic episode who also have skin conditions such as rashes or itching are at greater risk of depression and suicidal thoughts, according to new research presented at the ECNP meeting…
Different types of depression affect the body in different ways. Atypical, energy-related depression raises the risk of diabetes, while melancholic depression increases the likelihood of heart disease. Scientists say…
As wars, disasters, and epidemics continue to upend lives across the world, the World Health Organisation (WHO) marked world ...
Let's be honest-taking care of your mental health can feel overwhelming, especially when you're juggling so many responsibilities.
Scientists have pinpointed Y1 receptor neurons in the brain that can override chronic pain signals when survival instincts like hunger or fear take precedence. Acting like a neural switchboard, these cells balance pain…
World Mental Health Day, a global observance, reminds people about the importance of mental health in their lives. In 1992, the ...
In the digital era, video games have become an integral part of audiovisual culture. Their sophisticated graphics, interactive ...
You must have heard about phrases like ‘men don’t cry’ and ‘man up’. These phrases have one aspect in common: they are ...
Very often, the mental health needs of people are grossly underestimated or misunderstood. This challenge is even worse for those ...
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Schizophrenia is a severe and debilitating psychiatric disorder characterized by hallucinations, disorganized speech and thought ...
Background Minder is a mental health and substance use mobile application found to have a small but significant effects in a recent randomized trial. Poor engagement has been identified as a common threat to the…
It will be important to mind the gap here — the gap between how much women and men may be spending on mental health ...
At Clear Behavioral Health, our outpatient programs support teens and adults struggling with mental health challenges such as ...
CDC updated updated its adult and child immunization schedules to apply individual-based decisions
Body positivity is often framed as a cultural trend about self-love and diverse beauty. But at its core, it is much more than ...
Anxiety in autumn, or fall, can occur due to changing light levels. As the sun rises later and sets earlier, people may feel ...
For generations, men have heard that they have to tough it out, push through, and never show weakness. While resilience is ...
Researchers uncovered a key cellular regulator, PP2A-B55alpha, that controls both the cleanup of damaged mitochondria and the creation of new ones. In Parkinson’s disease models, reducing this regulator improved symptoms…
Women are more prone to certain types of mental health conditions such as eating disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder and ...
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