Mental Health
Updated Sep 15, 2026 8:00 AM PT
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Current reporting, research and professional developments across Mental Health, curated for psychologists and behavioral-health professionals.
A high-profile murder trial in Massachusetts is drawing renewed attention to maternal mental health issues and prompting conversations about support systems available to parents in New Mexico.Lindsay ...
The trial of Lindsay Clancy, who admitted to killing her three children in January 2023 at a time she says she was in the throes of postpartum psychosis, has drawn national attention to postpartum ...
Psychiatrists are warning of a looming mental health staffing crisis and say urgent investment is needed to avoid a workforce cliff. The Royal Australia and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists told ...
Improving mental health in poorer communities may involve more than increasing access to doctors and medicines. New research from Scotland suggests that something as ordinary as a well-kept local ...
Psychiatrists are warning of a looming mental health staffing crisis and say urgent investment is needed to avoid a workforce cliff. The Royal Australia and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists told ...
Those who said Meta harms children struck a blow, but the ability of big tech to gouge profits and cause harm is barely diminished. That’s the battle to comeFollow the money. If you want to know how the tech giant Meta…
As students embark on a new school year, the latest survey of Vermont high school and middle schoolers is showing recent improvements in their mental health as well ...
Akron Children's new inpatient behavioral health unit will open Aug. 25 and focus on safety and meeting increased mental health needs.
Awareness and treatment of postpartum mood and anxiety disorders has increased significantly, but experts and advocates agree major gaps exist.
The murder of three young children by their own mother lies at the center of an ongoing trial that has gripped the nation. Lindsay Clancy, a white, 36-year-old former labor and delivery nurse from ...
The new exclusive Merit Wellness guide breaks down how depression and trauma present in men, plus PHP, IOP, and ...
The Lindsay Clancy trial is putting the spotlight on maternal mental healthcare and the stigma mothers often feel when asking for help.
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi compared Trump’s Strait of Hormuz remarks to symptoms of schizophrenia, citing “hallucinations” and “delusions” in an X post.
Tech CEOs face hidden mental health risks as ambition, risk-taking and intense drive can affect leadership, employees, entire organizations ...
Mental health is emerging as one of the most significant shifts in South African healthcare demand — and it is unfolding fastest among young people.
The Healey administration rolled out a statewide campaign to bolster career interest in the behavioral healthcare sector, where persistent workforce shortages have made it difficult for some Bay ...
Cannabidiol (CBD) may have therapeutic potential for treating psychosis associated with schizophrenia, according to a new scientific review examining how the cannabinoid interacts with brain receptors ...
The new unit features private patient rooms, calming environments, and lighting designed to mimic natural daylight cycles.
While not as popular as THC and CBD, cannabigerol (CBG) has properties that a new study suggests may reduce a schizophrenia-like memory deficit.
From stress and trauma to learned behaviours and life pressures, anxiety can have deeper roots than you realise. Experts explain how to understand your triggers and manage them in the moment and over ...
A diabetes diagnosis can change much more than a person's blood sugar routine. Suddenly, meals may need more planning, medicines may become part of everyday life and questions about the future can ...
Experts call for joined-up support through the postnatal period amid concerns GPs are not trained to spot symptomsThousands of UK women develop undiagnosed post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after childbirth every…
What started as a school assignment has become a rural clothing venture, with five students donating half of their proceeds to Farmstrong.
The ‘fourth option’ sets out to prevent escalation and improve outcomes when a caller is in need of mental health support.
The state concludes: ‘This wasn’t a woman suffering from a lack of care’ or ‘a lack of resources’Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailThe jury in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial has moved into deliberations…
Florida Blue Foundation has earmarked approximately $3 million for the new grant program, offering four-year grants. The latest round of grants, which will be announced in early 2027, will further ...
The GLP-1 semaglutide was linked to fewer psychiatric hospitalizations in patients with bipolar disorder, raising the possibility of benefits beyond weight loss and glycemic control.
Identify the leading AI tools for mental health support in 2026. Best options for managing stress, tracking mood, and many more.
A prospective study shows that lower levels of physical exercise are consistently associated with a higher risk for common mental disorders in students pursuing higher education.
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