Mental Health

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…

A new study shows people with type 1 diabetes (previously called juvenile diabetes) have a much higher risk of bladder cancer. Researchers at the Keck School of Medicine of USC…

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…

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…

Maintaining a healthy gut is essential for overall wellness. For men, gut health may support digestion, prostate function, and even sperm quality. Probiotics—beneficial bacteria—help balance the gut microbiome, promoting better…

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…

Tasmania’s largest private mental health facility has reopened after a 17-day closure, supported by a six-month government funding package aimed at stabilizing operations while a long-term plan is developed. The…

Artificial intelligence tools are increasingly used in mental health settings, offering rapid responses and round-the-clock availability. But recent cases show that when a person in crisis turns to a chatbot…

A comprehensive review from the University of Reading suggests that daily consumption of flavonoid-rich foods—such as berries, citrus, cocoa, and tea—may modestly improve mood and emotional well-being. Rising Mental Health…

A new study from Italy has found that people with stronger narcissistic traits are more likely to describe having unusual and aggression-filled sexual fantasies and behaviors. The findings were published…

For the last 10 months of his life, Fernando Clark waited in an Alabama jail cell for court-ordered psychiatric treatment. He had been arrested for stealing cigarettes and fruit from…