Mental HealthJul 13, 2026
Oklahoma grief expert shares how heat affects mental health
Trisha Koelsch, CEO of Calm Waters, shares how rising temperatures can affect mental health and how to care for yourself and loved ones.
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Mental HealthJul 13, 2026
‘No matter how bad, it is always fixable’: how Bea Elton cleans up the houses – and lives – of desperate people
She has built an unlikely career in mould, maggots and excrement, cleaning for those who most need it. It can take months building trust with a stranger, before she and her boyfriend go in and transform everything‘There…
Mental HealthJul 13, 2026
Study Finds Big Cause of Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder
Scientists have developed a promising new way to study serious mental health conditions by growing tiny human brain-like tissues in a laboratory. These small structures, often called mini-brains or ...
Mental HealthJul 12, 2026
Flawed disciplinary cases at work cost UK economy £28.5bn a year, doctors say
Poorly handled investigations should be treated as threat to public health and damage not just staff involved, report saysWorkers are being left burnt out by “poorly executed” disciplinary investigations at work that…
Mental HealthJul 12, 2026
The man who forgot himself: life before and after total amnesia
In 2019 Eric Lampaert woke up unable to recognise his friends, his parents, even his own name. After decades of anxiety, abandonment and bullying, was his mind just trying to shield him from his past?On the day his life…
Mental HealthJul 12, 2026
Mental Health Center unveils new brand reflecting community-focused vision
Central Kansas Mental Health Center (CKMHC) is proud to announce the launch of a new brand identity, including an updated logo, mission, and vision that align with the organization’s evolution ...
Mental HealthJul 11, 2026
Can the pill affect your mental health? Young woman says mood swings were too much to bear
Two young women say taking the pill to manage painful periods had side effects they weren't expecting.
Mental HealthJul 11, 2026
Mental Illness Awareness Month: Local doctor urges communities to break mental health stigma
A local doctor is encouraging communities to treat mental health with the same importance as physical health and to break the stigma that stops people from seeking help.
Mental HealthJul 11, 2026
Inside the Hot Flush Gold Rush: The Medicalization of Menopause Spreads to Perimenopause
Many brands promising to help women actually make their suffering worse by reinforcing the belief that menopause is a time of deterioration. The post Inside the Hot Flush Gold Rush: The Medicalization of Menopause…
Mental HealthJul 11, 2026
My dad had schizophrenia – people would always ask me the same infuriating question
It’s a question I’ve had to swallow far too many times, forcing me to reply: ‘No, I’m confident in my own mind’.
Mental HealthJul 11, 2026
Kerry TD says rising suicide deaths and self-harm cases point to mounting mental health crisis
A Kerry TD says rising suicide deaths and self-harm cases in the county point to a mounting mental health crisis | Radio Kerry News ...
Mental HealthJul 11, 2026
Community-based mental health care strengthens Tri-Cities economy | Opinion
When people can access timely mental health and substance use services, they’re more likely to stay employed, remain housed and support their families.” ...
Mental HealthJul 10, 2026
Prevalence and frequency of haematological testing in patients initiating clozapine in the USA
Background Until June 2025, individuals initiating clozapine in the USA were required to undergo routine haematological testing in accordance with the Clozapine Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) programme…
Mental HealthJul 10, 2026
UK Treasury must change disciplinary process after worker’s suicide, mother says
Chloe Moffat, 26, killed herself day after meeting about anonymous complaint in which she was not allowed to bring a colleague The mother of a young woman who took her own life after facing disciplinary proceedings at…
Mental HealthJul 10, 2026
Antidepressants Linked to Suicide Risk, Irregular Heartbeat, and Sudden Death
This week Mad in America examines three studies related to adverse effects of antidepressants. The first study finds that antidepressant use is linked to suicidal behavior and self-injury in people with a bipolar…
Mental HealthJul 10, 2026
CDC Statement on Ebola Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda: 7/10/26
CDC Statement on Ebola Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda: July 10, 2026
Mental HealthJul 10, 2026
Mental Health Tips
India's rising male suicide rates highlight a silent mental health crisis. Experts explain the emotional, social and ...
Mental HealthJul 9, 2026
University project challenges bias in body image research
A new project is rethinking how we understand body image. Launched by the University of Brighton, the scheme aims to address ...
Mental HealthJul 9, 2026
Mental load in women: The invisible burden that affects mental, emotional and physical health
Constant planning, remembering and managing responsibilities can silently impact women's well-being. Know how mental load affects mental, emotional and physical health.
Mental HealthJul 9, 2026
bipolar disorder
Bipolar, otherwise known as manic depression, now exists largely within common consciousness and understanding, thanks to high profile stigma-busting publicity. Long-term lithium use linked to ...
Mental HealthJul 9, 2026
Depression Drug Approved by FDA Had 11 Failed Trials and an Advisory Committee Vote Against Approval
Rejected by the FDA four times; an advisory committee vote against approval. Yet in 2023, gepirone (Exxua) was approved for depression. The post Depression Drug Approved by FDA Had 11 Failed Trials and an Advisory…
Mental HealthJul 9, 2026
UK Defence Medical Research: Infection, Care & Mental Health
The Defence Medical Research Strategy 2026–31 outlines how innovation in healthcare, mental health, casualty care and infection control can protect forces ...
Mental HealthJul 9, 2026
Men’s mental health matter
Men’s mental health is not a uniform issue; it is shaped by culture, ethnicity, and geography. In some cultures, traditional ...
Mental HealthJul 9, 2026
Van Buren Community Mental Health awarded $1 million federal grant
Van Buren Community Mental Health, a public health service based in Paw Paw, has been awarded a $1 million grant by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to strengthen mental health and sub ...
Mental HealthJul 9, 2026
Schizophrenia and bipolar disorder share 70% of their genetic roots, landmark study finds
A landmark Nature study of 6 million people found schizophrenia and bipolar disorder share up to 70% of genetic risk The post Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder Are Genetically More Similar Than ...
Mental HealthJul 9, 2026
LA County Transitions to Behavioral Health Services Act
Los Angeles County transitions from Mental Health Services Act to Behavioral Health Services Act following Proposition 1, expanding substance use disorder services and $6.3 billion in bonds.
Mental HealthJul 9, 2026
Some state behavioral healthcare operations to shift to private Oklahoma providers
In a bid to strengthen care, an Oklahoma agency plans to shift to a privatized model for many of its behavioral and mental health services in some areas of the state.
Mental HealthJul 8, 2026
Telehealth connects rural communities to mental health treatment
(WTAJ) — Across the Commonwealth, rural communities are facing barriers to mental health care, as staffing shortages lead to limited options. But technology is paving the way for more people to get ...
Mental HealthJul 8, 2026
Can TG Therapeutics' (TGTX) Schizophrenia Trial Meaningfully Redefine BRIUMVI’s Role Beyond Multiple Sclerosis?
TG Therapeutics recently initiated an open-label Phase 2 trial of BRIUMVI (ublituximab-xiiy) in about 60 adults with treatment-resistant schizophrenia who will remain on standard antipsychotic therapy ...
Mental HealthJul 8, 2026
Mental illness is up in young people, dementia is now the biggest killer: Australia’s health in 2026
Australians’ life expectancy has increased steadily over time but dropped during the COVID pandemic, according to a new report released today by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. The ...