Mental Health

Most early support hubs providing mental health services for youths aged 11 to 25 in England face closure or major service cuts after £7 million annual government funding ends in…

Task snacking is a strategy that breaks large, overwhelming tasks into small, manageable parts to be done in short bursts. This approach is especially beneficial for individuals with ADHD or…

Heart and brain functions are deeply connected, acting as vital control centers for the body. When one fails, the other often struggles. Many people recovering from a cardiac event experience…

Australia’s leading psychiatry body is urging the federal government to create a national system for monitoring attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) diagnoses and prescriptions. The call comes amid growing concern…

Morgan Geyser, known for stabbing a classmate in 2014 inspired by the fictional character Slender Man, could be returned to a mental institution after escaping from a Wisconsin group home.…

A regional New South Wales public hospital is closing its mental health inpatient facility to launch a “hospital in the home” program. This new model provides acute mental health care…

Reports of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) have risen sharply among people under 25, according to new findings, and a Wiltshire-based psychologist suggests the increase reflects improved recognition rather than a true…

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved zuranolone (Zurzuvae; Sage Therapeutics, Biogen) as the first oral treatment for postpartum depression (PPD) in adults. The once-daily, 14-day regimen offers…

People with type 2 diabetes who also have a severe mental illness (SMI) tend to start diabetes medicines earlier than other patients, according to a large study from Scotland. Earlier…

Moderate coffee consumption may help slow biological ageing in people with severe mental illness, according to new research published in BMJ Mental Health. The study found that drinking up to…

Scientists have identified the GRIN2A gene as the first single gene that can directly cause mental illness, such as schizophrenia and other psychiatric disorders. This breakthrough challenges the previous belief…

Brooke County commissioners heard a new proposal this week on how to use a portion of the county’s $1.1 million share from West Virginia’s opioid lawsuit settlements. WVU Medicine representatives…

A new recovery support program is opening its doors in Bozeman just as the holiday season brings a 150 percent increase in relapses, according to national data. Recovery Point, a…

Eating disorders significantly increase the risk of organ failure, mental health problems, and early death, with dangers persisting long after the initial diagnosis. A recent study highlights that risks for…

Vraylar (cariprazine) is a strong antipsychotic medicine approved by the FDA to treat schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major depressive disorder (MDD). It works by balancing chemicals in the brain called…

Cayman’s mental health system is under increasing pressure as the population nears 100,000 and mental health needs become more complex. Clinicians and government officials shared concerns at a public meeting…

A new 21-bed mental health inpatient facility for children has opened in the Bronx, marking a major expansion of psychiatric services for young people. The center, operated by Montefiore Medical…

The main psychiatric hospital for children in Brighton, Hove and the wider Sussex area is set to close within weeks after a critical inspection by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).…

AI mental health apps are no longer just giving advice to people. They are now also checking how well human therapists are doing their job. This is a new use…

A growing subset of adolescents and college students report persistent suicidal thoughts without showing clear intent or planning, according to clinicians involved in two ongoing National Institute of Mental Health–funded…