Mental Health

UCHealth has opened a multimillion-dollar inpatient mental health unit at Poudre Valley Hospital in Fort Collins, marking the newest behavioral health facility in Colorado. The first patient was admitted at…

Over 40% of residents in the Netherlands experience anxiety or depression, with a quarter of all adults living with a mental health condition. Yet only one in twenty adults receives…

Adolescent drug abuse is a growing global public health concern. Early substance use is linked to a range of harmful outcomes. This study explores the long-term mental, physical, social, and…

Decades of research show that autism has no single cause. Experts agree that it results from a complex interaction between genes and the environment, unique to each individual. “What causes…

Chinese researchers have developed a pioneering stem cell therapy for Parkinson’s disease that reportedly brings rapid symptom relief for patients who have suffered from the disorder for decades. Parkinson’s disease…

WMCHealth, a major hospital network in New York’s Hudson Valley, has agreed to sweeping reforms after a state investigation concluded that psychiatric patients in crisis were routinely discharged without proper…

A new wave of financial backing is poised to reshape the landscape of mental health clinics in the United States. On November 20, 2025, Ballmer Group announced a commitment of…

The UK government has initiated a comprehensive review into the rising prevalence of mental health diagnoses, triggering sharp attention to the growing economic and social impact of Mental Health conditions.…

Renown Health has introduced a new confidential mental health program, Code Phoenix, tailored to healthcare professionals and first responders experiencing behavioral health crises. Available at the Renown Crisis Care Center…

ADHD diagnoses are rising worldwide, driven largely by increased awareness and evolving diagnostic criteria. In the United States, 11% of children were diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) last year,…

Plastic surgery is on the rise in 2025, with both surgical and non-surgical procedures gaining popularity. Recent data shows that the top cosmetic surgeries in 2024–2025 include liposuction, breast augmentation,…

Vaccinating pregnant women against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) can reduce hospitalisations in infants by around 80%, according to new research. A large real-world study in Scotland found that babies under…

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) – a group of nearly 10,000 persistent chemicals – are linked to a range of health risks, including effects on pregnant women and their unborn…

The idea that the internet should be feared rather than embraced is one many of us grew up with. In my childhood, Smartie the Penguin’s “Before you click, click click…”…

In contrast to global criticism of institutional care, the state of New York is expanding capacity in state-operated psychiatric facilities — a move some see as a pragmatic response to…

A new state-funded inpatient psychiatric facility designed to serve youth opened recently in New York City — marking a milestone for mental health facility expansion amid ongoing pressure on psychiatric…

A new report by United for Global Mental Health (UnitedGMH) has triggered fresh debate over the role and funding of long-stay psychiatric care, revealing that at least 8.4 million people…

Charitable and nonprofit mental health clinics in several U.S. states are receiving renewed attention and funding, offering a significant boost to access for underserved populations. Earlier this year, Teva Pharmaceuticals,…

In Ireland, demand for child and adolescent mental health services continues to strain existing mental health facilities, with more than 4,000 children currently stuck on waiting lists for months —…

The state of New York has approved a landmark US$ 450 million investment to expand healthcare infrastructure — including a new hospital annex at SUNY Upstate Medical — a move…