Mental Health

Researchers studied how certain drugs for depression affect thinking skills in older adults whose depression did not respond to usual treatments. The study included adults aged 60 and older from…

Anxiety is one of the most common mental health conditions in the United States. Research shows that about 31 percent of U.S. adults will experience an anxiety disorder at some…

The Health Service Executive (HSE) South West is facing renewed pressure to speed up the development of a new acute mental health facility at St Stephen’s Hospital in Glanmire. The…

A new study published in JAMA Network Open reports that people who stay physically active in midlife and late life may cut their risk of dementia by as much as…

A new study suggests that greener surroundings may help reduce hospital admissions for mental health disorders across several countries. The research, published Nov. 5 in The BMJ, found a clear…

A new study has found that an AI assistant can conduct mental-health interviews with greater accuracy than the rating scales commonly used in healthcare. In the study, 303 participants spoke…

New research shared at the American Society of Nephrology Kidney Week 2025 shows strong links between chronic kidney disease (CKD) and mental health problems such as depression and posttraumatic stress…

The Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services will buy land in southwest Oklahoma City to build a new mental health hospital. The move will replace Griffin Memorial…

The CDC has recently changed the messaging on its website regarding the connection between vaccines and autism. Previously, the CDC stated clearly that vaccines do not cause autism. Now, the…

Kempsey will be the first town in New South Wales to trial in-home mental health treatment, offering patients care at home instead of in a hospital. The pilot program, called…

Unproven claims on social media continue to link acetaminophen to autism in children. But medical experts say the more urgent and well-documented danger is something far more common: taking too…

Narcissism often brings to mind a familiar stereotype: a loud, self-promoting man who dominates meetings and posts endless gym selfies. But psychologists say this image is incomplete. Narcissism is more…

Nearly 30 years ago, clinical psychologist Amy Walters, PhD, volunteered at a children’s diabetes camp. Her training helped her understand the emotional side of chronic illness, but working directly with…

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is a powerful treatment helping many women over 50 heal from old emotional wounds. Over 28% of women in the U.S. received mental…

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont has delayed a planned billing change that alarmed mental health providers across the state and raised concerns about future access to care. Earlier this…

ADHD and substance use disorder (SUD) often occur together, creating a cycle that complicates diagnosis and treatment. Each condition affects attention, impulse control, and decision-making. When combined, they reinforce one…

A new clinical study finds that deep brain stimulation (DBS) can significantly improve symptoms in adults with treatment-resistant depression. In the trial, half of the participants improved, and about one-third…

Psychiatrist online services continue to grow in popularity as more people seek mental health care from home. While online therapy works well for many, those who need medication or more…

Insight Timer has launched a free platform called the Therapist Hub to support mental health professionals facing growing pressure from the national mental health crisis. Many therapists report burnout, and…

Newport’s mental health urgent care center, Front Porch, will begin offering overnight stays this week. The expansion marks the next step in a long effort to improve access to emergency…