Mental Health

World mental health support and the effect of stigma and discrimination

Mental health, as with any other aspects of health, can be affected by a range of socioeconomic factors that need to be addressed through comprehensive strategies involving access to preventions, treatments and facilitating recovery as well as raising awareness.

A Guide to Coping with Change

Managing and Reducing Stress

Analyzing the Stigma Surrounding Mental Health

How does Education Affect Mental Health?

What are the Health Effects of Poverty?

How is Social Media Affecting Mental Health?

What are the Health Effects of Loneliness?

Mental Health in Humanitarian Settings

Pollution and Mental Health

Mental Health Nursing

Treatment Options for Intrusive Thoughts

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The Benefits of Nature for Child and Adolescent Mental Health

Supporting Children with Mental Health Disorders

Mental Health Disorders and Children

How has the Wellness Industry Changed over the Last Decade?

Déjà vu Experiences and Mental Illness: Is there a Link?

Mental Health Disorders, Weight Gain, and Exercise

Can Resveratrol Improve Symptoms of Anxiety and Depression?

What Is Psychopathy?

Importance of a Work-Life Balance

The Genetics of Schizophrenia

Transforming Your Life Through Positive Thinking

How is Infant Mental Health Measured?

What is Schizoaffective Disorder?

What is Mental Health First Aid?

Are Mental Health Issues Increasing?

Perfectionism and Depression

The Science of Kindness

Supporting Your Mental Health at Work

How Healthy is Your Job?

What is Mindfulness?

Investigating the Link between Cleaning and Mental Health

What is Body Dysmorphic Disorder?

Mental Health Comorbidities

The Impact of Cyberbullying on Mental Health

The Effect of Diet on Mental Health

Maternal Immune Activation During Pregnancy

Mental Health and Cooking

What is Psychotherapy?

What is Social Prescribing?

What is Somatic Symptom Disorder?

The Role of Crisis Teams in Mental Health Management

What is Antisocial Personality Disorder?

The Health Risks of Self-Diagnosing Mental Disorders

Incontinence and Mental Health

How Do Your Emotions Affect Your Physical Health?

Screen Time and Mental Health

Supporting the Mental Health of Minorities

Digestive Disorders and Mental Health

How Crying Could Actually Boost Your Mood

What Is Recovery-Focused Care?

What are the Current Challenges in Mental Health Disorder Diagnosis?

The Psychological Strain of Chronic Physical Illness

What are the Applications of Technology-Based Mental Health Interventions?

Mental Health in a Digitalized Workplace

What are the Health Effects of Watching Television?

The Health Effects of Loss and Grief

Forest Bathing for Health: How Nature Nurtures Wellbeing

Building Resilience: the Neurobiology of Mental Wellbeing

Friluftsliv: The Norwegian Prescription for Health and Happiness

Digital Nutrition: How Social Media Consumption Affects Our Mental Diet

Is a Digital Detox the Answer to Technostress?

Mental Health Support Strategies for Healthcare Workers

Latest Mental Health News and Research

Ancient viral sequences in the human genome may contribute to psychiatric disorder susceptibility

New research led by King's College London has found that thousands of DNA sequences originating from ancient viral infections are expressed in the brain, with some contributing to susceptibility for psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and depression.

22 May 2024

Global study highlights major health risks: air pollution and high blood pressure top the list

A comprehensive study in The Lancet reveals the global health impacts of 88 risk factors, emphasizing the significant burden of air pollution and high blood pressure.

21 May 2024

Understanding the role of oxidative stress in Alzheimer's disease pathogenesis

The number of people suffering from Alzheimer's disease (AD) is expected to reach 100 million by 2050, but there is still no effective therapy.

21 May 2024

UK's asylum process takes a toll on the health and wellbeing of people seeking sanctuary

The UK's asylum process is damaging to the health and wellbeing of people seeking sanctuary - according to a new study from the University of East Anglia.

21 May 2024

Pandemic worsens depression in teenage boys, not girls

A study in the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (JAACAP), published by Elsevier, found that girls and boys were affected differently by the pandemic.

21 May 2024

Hallucinations and nightmares could herald the onset of autoimmune diseases

An increase in nightmares and hallucinations – or 'daymares' – could herald the onset of autoimmune diseases such as lupus, say an international team led by researchers at the University of Cambridge and King's College London.

21 May 2024

Updated medical guidance reject 'excited delirium' to prevent misuse in police custody cases

Updated medical guidance on excited delirium, the controversial term accused of covering up deaths in police custody, including that of George Floyd, is being brought forward before its scheduled date of October 2025, reports The BMJ today.

20 May 2024

New Health Blueprint for Southwest Virginia highlights grave health challenges

A sweeping new Health Blueprint for Southwest Virginia highlights the grave health challenges that grip the rural region but also proposes solutions to help residents live longer, healthier lives.

20 May 2024

Internet-based CBT effectively reduces depression and insomnia, study shows

A new study at Hebrew University examined the effects of guided internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy for depression, focusing on the therapeutic alliance and attachment styles.

20 May 2024

Mediterranean diet can reduce symptoms of stress and anxiety, study shows

It’s no secret that the Mediterranean diet is good for your health. Already recommended to reduce the risks of bowel cancer, heart disease, and dementia, new research from the University of South Australia shows that the Mediterranean diet can also reduce symptoms of stress and anxiety.

20 May 2024

Stress workshop in UK schools significantly improves mental health of teenagers

The BESST study in The Lancet found that brief cognitive behavioral therapy workshops for stress in UK adolescents showed clinical and cost-effectiveness at six months, compared to standard treatment.

19 May 2024

Study reveals alarming rates of postpartum depression among mothers in six countries

Study published in BMC Public Health identified the prevalence, predictors, and coping strategies for postpartum depression (PPD) among mothers in six countries, highlighting significant variation across different cultural and demographic contexts.

19 May 2024

Study links high social media use to increased smoking and vaping among youth

The use of social media platforms and cigarette smoking and vaping risk among young individuals.

17 May 2024

Loneliness increases the risk of developing mental health problems

Are lonely people more likely to have problems with mental health? Yes, but the obverse is also true.

16 May 2024

AHA releases guidelines to enhance postpartum care and address cardiovascular risks

Pregnancy-related deaths in the U.S. have risen 140% over the past three decades and cardiovascular disease is the leading cause.

16 May 2024

Physical activity can be beneficial for cognitive development of children with ADHD

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder can impact many common childhood milestones and cognitive processes, such as decision-making, inhibitory control, language development, and goal-setting. Studies by University of Rhode Island kinesiology Assistant Professor Nicole Logan have shown that physical activity can be beneficial for the development of such cognitive processes, particularly in children who may have room to improve in those areas.

16 May 2024