Mental Health

South African psychiatrists are raising concerns about a sharp rise in online gambling addiction, warning that the trend is fueling a growing mental health burden across the country. The South…

Opening a mental health facility in 2026 requires precise financial planning due to shifting economic and industry factors. Startup costs vary by location, size, and services offered, but thorough budgeting…

British Columbia’s government has introduced proposed amendments to the Mental Health Act aimed at strengthening involuntary care and improving legal protections for health-care professionals who treat patients unable to make…

Early recognition and treatment of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) may reduce a wide range of long-term health and social risks, according to recent analyses and clinical guidance. Although ADHD typically emerges…

The View Hospital, in affiliation with Cedars-Sinai, has launched Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) therapy in its Psychiatry Department, expanding access to an evidence-based treatment for patients who have not…

As the days get shorter and holiday bills grow, therapists in Hampton Roads report that more people are feeling overwhelmed. They say a mix of less sunlight and money worries…

A Bay Area aging center is expanding free counseling services as more older adults receive mental health diagnoses. The Area Agency on Aging of Pasco-Pinellas wants residents 60 and older…

As the end of the year approaches, employers are being encouraged to strengthen mental health support for staff during the Christmas season—a period often marked by higher stress, pressure and…

A 22-year-old woman from Wisconsin, Morgan Geyser, who nearly killed a classmate to please the horror character Slender Man, has cut off her GPS monitoring bracelet, left her group home,…

Scientists have found that major depressive disorder (MDD) may be caused by problems in the immune system. MDD leads to low mood and loss of interest. It also greatly increases…

The CDC has rewritten a key page on autism, suggesting without evidence that vaccines might cause the condition. This change has triggered strong anger and fear among doctors, scientists, and…

New research from Murdoch University has revealed that using a heart rate monitor to calm the nervous system can significantly reduce symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and chronic pain.…

Your brain, like your body, needs regular care to stay healthy. Although mental abilities naturally fade with age, simple lifestyle changes can help strengthen your brain and keep it working…

Nirvana Recovery, a leading addiction treatment center, has expanded its services with a new residential rehab program in Arizona. The program aims to help individuals achieve long-term sobriety through a…

Experts are calling for a review of clinical guidelines after research showed that Prozac does not effectively treat depression in children and adolescents. Globally, about one in seven young people…

New research shows that cochlear implants can dramatically reduce the risk of dementia in patients with severe hearing loss. Patients who received cochlear implants were found to have up to…

Autism and ADHD can exist together in one person. This combination is often called AuDHD. People with Coexisting Autism and ADHD have unique strengths that may help them focus more…

A leading psychiatrist has shared key advice on how to recognize mental health warning signs in men and boys. This comes as the government launches England’s first-ever Men’s Health Strategy…

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a lifelong brain disorder that many people have since childhood. However, there is little information about how ADHD changes as people get older or how it…

Mental health challenges continue to rise among young people in rural California. Depression, anxiety and suicide rates are significantly higher than those seen in suburban and urban communities. Suicide among…