Mental Health

On July 23rd, Nature reported that Meta, an American company, has launched a new neuromotor wristband that enables users to interact with computers through hand gestures such as handwriting movements.…

Faced with exams, flights, or medical checks, some people stay upbeat, while others brace for the worst. A new study from Kobe University in Japan has found that optimists exhibit…

According to a report by NHK on July 25th, the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare recently released the statistics on the average life expectancy of Japanese people in…

As mental health gains increasing attention in the workplace, employers have made progress in offering support. However, there remains a significant gap in identifying “who truly needs help” and “how…

A new study from the University of Birmingham has found that post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) costs the UK economy an estimated £40 billion each year, highlighting the urgent need for…

A new wearable sensor could change how people with bipolar disorder track their lithium medication levels. Instead of painful blood tests, this device uses sweat to measure lithium safely and…

New figures from the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) reveal that prescriptions for mental health medications in England have reached unprecedented levels. The latest Medicines Used in Mental Health report…

As mental health awareness grows, many are turning to online therapy as a flexible treatment option. This digital approach offers unique advantages but also comes with limitations that individuals should…

Accessing mental health support has never been more convenient, thanks to teletherapy platforms like BetterHelp. As the world’s largest online therapy provider, BetterHelp connects users with over 30,000 licensed therapists—all…

Sami Sheen, daughter of Denise Richards and Charlie Sheen, is using her platform to raise awareness about obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). In a candid TikTok video shared with her 192,300 followers,…

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced on Monday a new $100 million pilot program to fight Hepatitis C, focusing on individuals facing homelessness, substance use disorders,…

A recent study published in the July 2025 edition of BMC Psychiatry sheds new light on the complex relationship between post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and trauma-induced insomnia, underscoring the varied…

Leading paediatricians and family therapists are increasingly urging parents to abandon physical punishment, emphasizing gentler, more constructive strategies to address children’s challenging behaviour. The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child…

Mental health disorders often run in families, but new research reveals a complex picture of risk that has important implications for patients and healthcare providers. Mental health conditions such as…

A new brain stimulation treatment is providing hope to patients struggling with severe, treatment-resistant depression — a condition affecting nearly one in five adults in the United States over the…

A newly declassified intelligence report has brought to light allegations that Russian intelligence possessed information about former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s purported mental health struggles and use of “heavy…

Finland is grappling with a sharp rise in the trafficking and use of alpha-PVP, a highly potent psychoactive narcotic, with seizures of the drug more than 16 times higher in…

A longstanding mental health charity in Aberdeen has ceased operations with immediate effect, citing unsustainable financial pressures and rising demand for its services. Mental Health Aberdeen (MHA), which served the…

Adolescents who use e-cigarettes, conventional tobacco products (CTPs), or both are significantly more likely to experience symptoms of depression and anxiety than non-users, according to a new study published in…

If you were to poll pet owners about whether having a pet impacts their mental health, the answer would likely be a resounding yes. An overwhelming 86% of pet owners…