Mental Health

A recent survey shows that employees value mental health days as the best way to reduce stress and anxiety. However, many workers still do not use all their vacation time.…

A large study in the United States shows that strict calorie-cutting diets could harm mental health. The effect seems stronger for people who are already overweight. The research, published in…

A major UK charity has raised the alarm over government plans to cut disability benefits, warning that people with mental health conditions could be among the hardest hit. According to…

Teenagers face a complex mix of changes—puberty, social pressures, school demands—that can make them vulnerable to depression. In fact, over 17% of teens report symptoms of depression. But there’s promising…

New research highlights that reducing weight stigma plays a crucial role in enhancing mental health and encouraging healthier behaviors following weight-loss surgery, more so than the actual weight loss itself.…

A mental health initiative in Denver is making a remarkable impact on public health by significantly reducing overdoses, emergency room visits, and jail bookings. The THRIVE program, now in its…

On World Environment Day, global attention turns to protecting nature for future generations. But new research suggests those younger generations need help now—and time spent in nature might be part…

In a major step to make mental healthcare more affordable, Sage Centre has introduced a tiered pricing model offering therapy sessions starting from just RM50. The move aims to ensure…

Melatonin is a hormone that regulates sleep. It is often used as a supplement to help with sleep problems. But can it also affect depression? This article explores the relationship…

Cutting calories too drastically may be linked to increased symptoms of depression, according to new research published in BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health. The study analyzed data from over 28,000…

Money is a central part of our lives, yet its impact on mental health often goes unspoken. While financial advice frequently focuses on earning, saving, and investing, the emotional side…

A recent national survey by Huddle Up reveals a growing mental health crisis among students that is reshaping American classrooms beyond traditional academic concerns. The 2025 Ripple Effect Report highlights…

An investigation by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has found that Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust’s adult mental health wards at Dorothy Pattison Hospital in Walsall still require improvement,…

Weighted products, such as blankets, pillows, and stuffed animals, are gaining popularity as practical tools for easing anxiety and promoting relaxation. While weighted blankets are well-known, experts highlight that smaller,…

New research from the University of Pittsburgh reveals that the brain’s structural connections at just three months old can predict an infant’s emotional growth over the next six months. Using…

Hundreds of state patients—those declared mentally unfit to stand trial—are being held in prisons instead of psychiatric hospitals. This number has risen sharply over the past year amid disputes between…

A recent study published in Nature Mental Health explores the genetic connections and cause-effect relationships between cannabis use, cannabis use disorder (CanUD), and various psychiatric disorders. In the United States,…

Pride Month shines a spotlight on both the progress and ongoing mental health challenges faced by LGBTQ+ youth. Mental health care remains a critical need within this community, as local…

A large-scale study involving 2.5 million people has found that depression experienced in midlife significantly increases the risk of developing dementia later on. Researchers discovered that feelings of unhappiness and…

The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust (CPFT) says it is unlikely to receive a significant boost in funding to cope with rising demand for mental health services. At a…