Mental Health

A recent study shows that patients undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF) who received Whole Systems Traditional Chinese Medicine (WS-TCM) experienced significant relief from pain, stress, and anxiety after just one…

A new study has revealed a strong connection between stress and menstrual pain among adolescent girls in China. Conducted in Shenzhen, the research found that teens who struggle to cope…

People living with serious mental illnesses face a heightened risk of developing significant oral health problems—an issue that often goes unrecognized but has major consequences for both physical and mental…

Inadequate Diagnostic Standards in ADHD Research May Undermine Adult Mental Health Treatment Millions of adults globally are diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) each year, yet a growing body…

Children born later in the calendar year—particularly in October, November, or December—are at a higher risk of developing mental health disorders compared to their older classmates, a large-scale Norwegian study…

A recent study published in Translational Psychiatry reveals that older adults who feel criticized by close family or friends are more likely to develop symptoms of depression over time. The…

Depression and anxiety are among the most common mental health disorders worldwide, affecting nearly 8 percent of the global population. Despite this, many patients do not benefit from their first…

A simple measure like grip strength could provide valuable clues to early psychosis, a new study suggests. Researchers have found that people recently diagnosed with psychosis often show weaker grip…

A recent cohort study from Colorado reveals that Medicaid reimbursement for postpartum depression (PPD) screening during well-child visits significantly increases detection and treatment rates of PPD in the first postpartum…

Depression remains a major global health challenge, and recent research highlights a significant connection between breakfast habits and mental health. A comprehensive meta-analysis of 12 observational studies found that skipping…

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced important changes to the labeling of all extended-release stimulant medications used to treat Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Effective immediately, these labels…

As temperatures climb, the risk of heat-related illnesses increases—especially for people taking certain prescription medications. Some drugs interfere with how the body cools itself, making it more difficult to cope…

Talking about mental health can be hard, but films can help start that conversation. Millions of people worldwide deal with mental illness, and stories told through cinema can offer both…

Patients relying only on public health insurance are far less likely to receive addiction treatment services than those with more robust or multiple insurance types, according to a new Rutgers…

A new study shows that teenage girls and gender-diverse teens in Australia are more likely to suffer from mental health problems during high school. Those from poorer families are especially…

A drug commonly used for Parkinson’s disease has shown strong potential in treating people with depression that does not respond to typical medications, according to a new study led by…

A new international study suggests that praying the Rosary—a centuries-old Catholic devotion—may offer major mental health benefits, similar to popular mindfulness practices. Published in the Journal of Religion and Health,…

In today’s world, taking care of our mental health is just as essential as taking care of our physical body. But let’s be real—therapy can be expensive. That’s where Medicaid…

When most people hear “OCD,” they think of someone who’s extremely neat or washes their hands a lot. But real Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder is far more complex—and far more serious—than pop…

We all have random, strange, or even unsettling thoughts from time to time. But for some people, these thoughts aren’t fleeting—they’re persistent, distressing, and deeply unwanted. These are called intrusive…