Depression

A recent scoping review aimed to identify the key barriers and enablers in the transition from child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS) to adult mental health services. The review,…

A recent 2024 review published in The BMJ highlights the potential of structured dance programs in alleviating depression symptoms, positioning dance as a promising supplementary treatment alongside traditional care methods.…

Depression affects individuals differently — and new research suggests it may also influence the risk of developing physical health conditions. A seven-year study involving nearly 6,000 adults has revealed that…

An independent review has been launched to examine how the NHS delivers mental health, autism, and ADHD services, aiming to ensure children and adults receive the right support. The review,…

About one in five U.S. adults lives with a mental illness, conditions often defined by their negative effects. Yet research shows these disorders can also be linked to positive traits,…

Cognitive impairment in Parkinson’s disease (PD) poses a significant societal challenge. PD affects more than 1% of people aged 65 and older, with 24–31% developing dementia and another 26% experiencing…

Central Coast families can now access free, walk-in mental health support for their children at the new Medicare Mental Health Kids Hub in Tuggerah. The hub was officially opened by…

The Centre for Mental Health has welcomed the Department of Health and Social Care’s announcement to launch a prevalence review examining rising referrals for mental health, autism, and ADHD services.…

The lawyer for Morgan Geyser is asking a judge to transfer her from Waukesha County Jail back to a state mental hospital. Attorney Tony Cotton wrote that, since Geyser faces…

Nearly one in seven people worldwide lived with a mental illness in 2021, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), with anxiety and depression being the most common. These conditions…

Illinois has become the first U.S. state to regulate the use of artificial intelligence in mental health therapy. The new law limits AI applications in therapy to ensure patient safety…

New research shows that children born to mothers with eating disorders face a higher risk of asthma and wheezing, regardless of the type of disorder, co-existing depression or anxiety, or…

A new clinical project in Japan is exploring whether psychiatrists who adopt anime-style characters can better support young people struggling with depression. The initiative is a collaboration between Yokohama City…

New research is shedding light on how traditional herbal medicine may influence mental health by acting on the gut. A 2025 study by Zhu, Hu, and Li reports that Sini…

A New York City psychotherapist told Fox News this weekend that he is seeing a surge in Trump-related anxiety among his patients. Jonathan Alpert, speaking on the network’s “Sunday Briefing”…

Attorney Tony Cotton is asking a Waukesha County judge to move Morgan Geyser to Winnebago Mental Health Institute rather than keep her in jail. In a letter filed Monday, Cotton…

As Hong Kong’s population ages, the mental health of the elderly has become an urgent social issue. A recent lecture on elderly mental health highlighted early detection, self-assessment, and care…

Nitrous oxide, commonly known as “laughing gas,” may quickly ease symptoms of depression, a new study suggests. The colourless gas, widely used as a painkiller, has shown fast-acting benefits in…

Experts in psychiatric care have reached a consensus that Hong Kong needs more acute adult psychiatric inpatient beds and better staffing ratios to improve patient outcomes and integrate care with…

Little Lake Health Center in Willits has added veteran nurse practitioner Kimberly Silva to its team, the Mendocino Community Health Clinic (MCHC) announced Tuesday. Silva, a Willits native, is board-certified…