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.

Mental Health Nursing

Incontinence and Mental Health

Can Resveratrol Improve Symptoms of Anxiety and Depression?

What are the Health Effects of Loneliness?

How has the Wellness Industry Changed over the Last Decade?

Maternal Immune Activation During Pregnancy

The Science of Kindness

How Healthy is Your Job?

What is Psychotherapy?

Mental Health Comorbidities

Pollution and Mental Health

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Mental Health Disorders, Weight Gain, and Exercise

Importance of a Work-Life Balance

What is Schizoaffective Disorder?

Analyzing the Stigma Surrounding Mental Health

Digestive Disorders and Mental Health

Treatment Options for Intrusive Thoughts

The Health Effects of Loss and Grief

Mental Health and Cooking

The Effect of Diet on Mental Health

Supporting the Mental Health of Minorities

How Do Your Emotions Affect Your Physical Health?

Mental Health in a Digitalized Workplace

Transforming Your Life Through Positive Thinking

Friluftsliv: The Norwegian Prescription for Health and Happiness

Investigating the Link between Cleaning and Mental Health

Mental Health Disorders and Children

Forest Bathing for Health: How Nature Nurtures Wellbeing

What is Mindfulness?

Mental Health in Humanitarian Settings

Is a Digital Detox the Answer to Technostress?

Managing and Reducing Stress

The Health Risks of Self-Diagnosing Mental Disorders

What is Somatic Symptom Disorder?

What is Antisocial Personality Disorder?

Screen Time and Mental Health

Digital Nutrition: How Social Media Consumption Affects Our Mental Diet

Building Resilience: the Neurobiology of Mental Wellbeing

What are the Health Effects of Poverty?

What is Mental Health First Aid?

What Is Recovery-Focused Care?

Supporting Your Mental Health at Work

The Impact of Cyberbullying on Mental Health

The Benefits of Nature for Child and Adolescent Mental Health

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

How is Social Media Affecting Mental Health?

Perfectionism and Depression

A Guide to Coping with Change

Mental Health Support Strategies for Healthcare Workers

Supporting Children with Mental Health Disorders

What are the Health Effects of Watching Television?

Are Mental Health Issues Increasing?

How Crying Could Actually Boost Your Mood

How is Infant Mental Health Measured?

The Genetics of Schizophrenia

What is Body Dysmorphic Disorder?

The Psychological Strain of Chronic Physical Illness

What Is Psychopathy?

How does Education Affect Mental Health?

The Role of Crisis Teams in Mental Health Management

What are the Current Challenges in Mental Health Disorder Diagnosis?

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

What is Social Prescribing?

Latest Mental Health News and Research

Republican megabill will mean higher health costs for many Americans

President Donald Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill" cuts federal spending on Medicaid and Affordable Care Act marketplaces by about $1 trillion over a decade, according to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office, threatening the physical and financial health of tens of millions of Americans.

2 Jul 2025

Adolescent vaping of THC, CBD and synthetic cannabinoids rises sharply between 2021 and 2023

Novel research has revealed that adolescent vaping of current delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), cannabidiol (CBD), and synthetic cannabinoids (SCs) has increased between 2021 and 2023.

2 Jul 2025

Study reveals top reasons schools call emergency medical services

The three most common reasons schools called emergency medical services (EMS) were for neurological crises such as seizures, psychiatric conditions or substance abuse, and trauma related injuries, according to data from the national EMS registry analyzed by researchers from Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago.

2 Jul 2025

New brain scan tool predicts aging speed and dementia risk

Any high school reunion is a sharp reminder that some people age more gracefully than others. Some enter their older years still physically spry and mentally sharp. Others start feeling frail or forgetful much earlier in life than expected.

1 Jul 2025

Friends and social media drive teen vaping trends

Young people with friends who vape are 15 times more likely to use e-cigarettes, and more adolescents are turning to illicit cannabis products, University of Queensland research has found.

1 Jul 2025

Danish trial reveals how structured exercise and guidance affect life with chronic conditions

A large multicenter trial found that a 12-week personalized exercise therapy and self-management support program produced a small but statistically significant improvement in health-related quality of life for adults with multimorbidity. The intervention was safe, but its clinical relevance remains uncertain, as only self-rated health showed a significant benefit over usual care.

1 Jul 2025

Spaceflight exposes astronauts to hidden threats in their gut

This review highlights how the unique stressors of space travel, radiation, microgravity, and circadian disruption impact astronauts’ gut microbiomes, with potential consequences for their mood, cognition, and immunity. The authors call for targeted microbiome monitoring and dietary interventions to protect astronaut mental health on future missions.

1 Jul 2025

Prebiotics may boost brain GABA through gut microbiota

GABA, or gamma-aminobutyric acid, is an amino acid functioning as the principal inhibitory neurotransmitter that can act on the brain to slow or stop the reception of certain signals to the brain, leading to a calmer and more relaxed state.

1 Jul 2025

Younger children in school face higher mental health risks

Schoolchildren born late in the year are at greater risk of developing mental health problems compared with their older peers, according to a new study.

1 Jul 2025

Quitting smoking in addiction recovery made easier with tailored support

For people recovering from substance use disorders, quitting smoking remains one of the most difficult-but most crucial-steps toward long-term health.

1 Jul 2025

AI system offers new hope for diagnosing PTSD in children

Diagnosing post-traumatic stress disorder in children can be notoriously difficult. Many, especially those with limited communication skills or emotional awareness, struggle to explain what they're feeling.

30 Jun 2025

ETRI develops innovative technology for early autism screening in young children

ETRI researchers have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) technique for the early screening of autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

30 Jun 2025

One in six people worldwide affected by loneliness, WHO report reveals

The World Health Organization (WHO) Commission on Social Connection has released its global report revealing that 1 in 6 people worldwide is affected by loneliness, with significant impacts on health and well-being.

30 Jun 2025

Early therapy for preschool depression shows long lasting benefits

Depression affects 1%-2% of children younger than 13 in the U.S. and can arise as early as age 3, but a specialized therapeutic intervention can help preschool-aged children find relief from this condition - with benefits lasting at least four years, according to a new study led by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.

27 Jun 2025

Poor diet quality weakens resilience and mental health in food insecure populations

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, 13.5% of American households experienced food insecurity at some time during 2023. That means 18 million families didn't have enough to meet their needs and often didn't know where the next meal would come from.

26 Jun 2025

Sleep does not block brain response to screams and alarms

During sleep, the brain must achieve a delicate balance: disconnecting from sensory input to allow restorative functions, while remaining alert enough to wake if danger arises.

26 Jun 2025

Bedfont® Scientific Limited joins IFE Group to support young people’s mental health

Bedfont® Scientific Limited, a local medical breath analysis device manufacturer, is thrilled to announce its sponsorship and participation in a local charity golf day hosted by IFE Group, raising vital funds for Young Minds, a leading UK charity dedicated to fighting for the mental health of children and young people.

From Bedfont® Scientific Ltd 26 Jun 2025