Mental Health
Updated Sep 16, 2026 3:00 PM PT
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Current reporting, research and professional developments across Mental Health, curated for psychologists and behavioral-health professionals.
Dementia in a person in their thirties is rare, but a new study has uncovered a surprising pattern. Younger adults with severe mental illness were far more likely to have dementia than people of the ...
In the State of Tennessee, more than 1,200 lives are lost to suicide each year. Statistics estimate that there are 25 attempted suicides for each suicide death.
MINNEAPOLIS — Alex Anderson and Meg Nohner were driving through the heart of Minneapolis on a recent weekday when they got a call from headquarters: A woman was talking to herself outside a business ...
THE Ministry of Health’s Mental Health Unit is seeing a growing number of men taking the initiative to seek professional help for mental, emotional, sexual ...
Forgetting a name occasionally is normal, but repeatedly losing track of conversations, struggling to concentrate or saying "my memory is failing" can feel far ...
Four men from Lincoln who lost their friend Jake to suicide are behind Miles That Matter.
AN NHS worker suffering a mental health crisis was found slumped behind the wheel of her vehicle whilst over three times the drink driving limit, ...
In India, many teenagers face loneliness, as surveys reveal troubling rates of isolation among them. Girls often struggle more with anxiety and mood changes, while boys frequently conceal their ...
DVS is seeking applications to award $4 million in grants to veteran suicide prevention, opioid addiction services and other supportive organizations in 2027.
State officials on Friday cleared the final hurdle facing a new suicide barrier for the iconic San Diego-Coronado Bridge: The state Transportation Commission unanimously approved $162 million for the ...
A new mental health practice is open in Danville, with the goal of making care more accessible for people in Southside and surrounding rural communities.
Health professionals say teachers can protect their mental health by setting work boundaries, prioritizing sleep and celebrating small wins.
Late actor in May said beauty brand cut off its relationship with her after she spoke out about postpartum depressionThe beauty brand Neutrogena has acknowledged making its former ambassador Hayden Panettiere “feel…
The Lake County Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services Board has honored 14 individuals in behavioral health, dubbed “Hometown Heroes,” during a special ceremony at a recent Lake County ...
Prison system leader plans Waiawa facility overhaul for mentally ill inmates; it offers a more therapeutic environment ...
When millions of young Pakistanis cannot function at their best because of untreated mental health problems, Mian argues, the consequences extend beyond individuals and families to the country’s ...
Hayden Panettiere and Lindsay Clancy are drawing heightened attention to maternal mental illnesses.
Recent court cases have really put a spotlight on maternal mental health. Some 20% of maternal deaths are due to suicide or overdose.
Nature-based social prescribing can help reduce loneliness among adults living in socioeconomically vulnerable urban areas, according to a trial conducted in Barcelona by the European RECETAS ...
The use of a-i technology is becoming increasingly common in many workforce industries - including healthcare. In our region, researchers at Dartmouth have been developing a platform that could change ...
More than 40 people die by suicide every day in South Korea, yet the country's prevention policies remain heavily focused on individual psychological and m ...
MORRIS COUNTY — Morris County is one of five counties slated for a new Crisis Receiving and Stabilization Center as part of a $16.45 million state investment to expand New Jersey’s 988 Suicide & ...
Dr. Tamar Gur, of the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, joined The Big Picture to discuss her research on perinatal mental health.
Caffeine often makes us anxious. This is a known fact. Too much sugar can have the same impact on some people. This often makes people question whether sugar and caffeine can negatively affect your ...
Women face unique mental health pressures, with Durban’s Tea of Hope creating a safe space to discuss wellness, trauma and stigma.
New Penn State research on nearly 200,000 Pennsylvania teens finds everyday bonds with family, school and community may help prevent youth suicide.
A new, sweeping report from youth mental health nonprofit The Jed Foundation recommends that Palo Alto reduce pedestrian access to train crossings, train community members to recognize signs of ...
Researchers found that many adults who started with low well-being and depressive symptoms improved significantly over 25 years.
Provider shortages, insurance barriers and uneven access leave many Central Texas mothers struggling to find care.
When people think about mental health problems, they often picture someone who is visibly sad, anxious, crying or struggling to cope. But mental illness does n ...