Mental Health

Nearly one in seven people worldwide lived with a mental health condition in 2021, with anxiety and depression being the most common, according to the World Health Organization, as reported…

Placer County is asking residents to participate in two online surveys to guide local planning under California’s Behavioral Health Services Act (BHSA). One survey targets behavioral health clients and their…

Kansas has made significant strides in behavioral health care, climbing from last place to 18th in a national ranking of mental illness prevalence and access to services over the past…

New analysis of prior research published in Nature Reviews Endocrinology identifies estrone—the dominant estrogen in postmenopausal women—as a key driver of inflammation, tumor progression, and metastasis in estrogen receptor–positive (ER+)…

Arizona residents struggling with treatment-resistant depression are increasingly seeking advanced therapies as traditional antidepressants fail to provide relief. Clinics offering FDA-approved alternatives report rising patient inquiries, with Unchained Psychiatry &…

After radical hysterectomy and pelvic lymphadenectomy for early-stage cervical cancer, patients often face a critical decision: whether to undergo adjuvant therapy. The goal of treatment—typically radiation therapy (RT) alone or…

A new analysis has identified the hormone estrone as a key driver of aggressive breast cancer in post-menopausal women with obesity. The findings suggest that weight-loss drugs could help improve…

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.…

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,…

Telling women whether they have dense breasts as part of breast cancer screening may cause unnecessary anxiety and confusion, a new study suggests. Breast density measures the proportion of glandular…

Young women across Wales say schools teach practical life skills, like opening a bank account, but neglect essential women’s health education, including menstrual hygiene and recognizing signs of serious conditions.…

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…

Seven Counties Services, a Louisville-based mental health center, is taking steps to increase access to care with the purchase of a new property on Gardiner Point Drive. The organization will…

Linn County has begun building a new mental health crisis center in Albany, designed to provide short-term support for individuals experiencing behavioral health challenges. Construction started the week of Nov.…

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…

While the holidays are typically associated with family gatherings and celebrations, for plastic surgeons, it’s the busiest time of the year. Many patients rush to use remaining insurance benefits or…