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.

The Effect of Diet on Mental Health

The Psychological Strain of Chronic Physical Illness

Pollution and Mental Health

How is Infant Mental Health Measured?

The Impact of Cyberbullying on Mental Health

What is Mindfulness?

What are the Health Effects of Loneliness?

Digestive Disorders and Mental Health

How has the Wellness Industry Changed over the Last Decade?

Friluftsliv: The Norwegian Prescription for Health and Happiness

Digital Nutrition: How Social Media Consumption Affects Our Mental Diet

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Perfectionism and Depression

What is Body Dysmorphic Disorder?

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

Investigating the Link between Cleaning and Mental Health

What are the Health Effects of Poverty?

Mental Health Disorders, Weight Gain, and Exercise

Supporting Children with Mental Health Disorders

The Health Effects of Loss and Grief

How Healthy is Your Job?

Managing and Reducing Stress

How is Social Media Affecting Mental Health?

The Role of Crisis Teams in Mental Health Management

How does Education Affect Mental Health?

Analyzing the Stigma Surrounding Mental Health

What are the Health Effects of Watching Television?

What is Antisocial Personality Disorder?

Mental Health and Cooking

Mental Health in Humanitarian Settings

Supporting the Mental Health of Minorities

Forest Bathing for Health: How Nature Nurtures Wellbeing

Maternal Immune Activation During Pregnancy

How Do Your Emotions Affect Your Physical Health?

Is a Digital Detox the Answer to Technostress?

Mental Health Comorbidities

Incontinence and Mental Health

What Is Psychopathy?

Supporting Your Mental Health at Work

Transforming Your Life Through Positive Thinking

The Genetics of Schizophrenia

What is Somatic Symptom Disorder?

Can Resveratrol Improve Symptoms of Anxiety and Depression?

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

Mental Health Nursing

What is Mental Health First Aid?

What is Schizoaffective Disorder?

Are Mental Health Issues Increasing?

A Guide to Coping with Change

What are the Current Challenges in Mental Health Disorder Diagnosis?

The Health Risks of Self-Diagnosing Mental Disorders

Mental Health in a Digitalized Workplace

The Benefits of Nature for Child and Adolescent Mental Health

The Science of Kindness

Treatment Options for Intrusive Thoughts

What Is Recovery-Focused Care?

Importance of a Work-Life Balance

Mental Health Disorders and Children

What is Social Prescribing?

What is Psychotherapy?

How Crying Could Actually Boost Your Mood

Screen Time and Mental Health

Building Resilience: the Neurobiology of Mental Wellbeing

Mental Health Support Strategies for Healthcare Workers

Latest Mental Health News and Research

Ending female genital mutilation: A global call to action

In 2026 alone, an estimated 4.5 million girls – many under the age of five – are at risk of undergoing female genital mutilation (FGM). Currently, more than 230 million girls and women are living with its lifelong consequences.

6 Feb 2026

Why “low testosterone” has become a profitable masculinity crisis online

Social media's portrayal of low testosterone transforms masculinity into a marketable issue, linking health interventions to male identity and performance.

6 Feb 2026

Brain connectivity fingerprints differ in major depressive disorder

Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a debilitating condition that affects more than 246 million people worldwide, yet scientists have struggled to identify consistent brain markers that could improve diagnosis and treatment.

5 Feb 2026

Hormonal contraceptives show differing heart risks among stressed women

Antonia Seligowski, PhD, of the Neurocardiac Effects of Stress & Trauma Laboratory within the Department of Psychiatry at Mass General Brigham, is the senior author of a paper published in JAMA Network Open, "Hormonal contraceptive use, stress disorders, and cardiovascular and thrombotic risk in women."

5 Feb 2026

Artificial intelligence enables faster detection of substance use disorder

Diagnosing substance-use disorder can be difficult because of patient denial related to the stigma attached to addiction.

5 Feb 2026

Smartwatch data may help detect opioid misuse risk

Opioid overdoses continue to take a devastating toll across the United States. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in 2023, the nation recorded roughly 105,000 drug overdose deaths overall, with nearly 80,000 deaths involving opioids.

5 Feb 2026

How personality and social media support together relate to anxiety levels

Emotional support perceived through social media was statistically associated with lower anxiety among U.S. young adults, particularly females, in a large cross-sectional survey study. Personality traits, including openness, extraversion, agreeableness, and lower conscientiousness, predicted greater perceived online emotional support, although causal direction remains unclear.

5 Feb 2026

Maternal perinatal depression linked to autistic traits in toddlers

A research team from the Department of Psychiatry at Tohoku University, led by Dr. Zhiqian Yu and Professor Hiroaki Tomita, has uncovered compelling evidence that maternal perinatal depression - psychological distress occurring during pregnancy or postpartum - elevates the risk of autistic-related traits in toddlers, with a particularly strong impact on girls.

5 Feb 2026

Severe pregnancy sickness doubles postpartum depression risk

Severe nausea and vomiting during pregnancy may elevate postpartum depression risk, suggesting the need for early detection and tailored maternal support.

5 Feb 2026

New card deck helps children manage stress and build resilience

A Case Western Reserve University professor has developed an innovative card deck designed to help children manage stress and build emotional resilience in today's challenging world.

4 Feb 2026

Autism diagnosis rates equalize between males and females

Autism has long been viewed as a condition that predominantly affects male individuals, but a study from Sweden published by The BMJ shows that autism may actually occur at comparable rates among male and female individuals.

4 Feb 2026

Study finds ADHD symptoms linked to higher internet addiction risk in college students

A cross-sectional study of Chinese college students found ADHD symptoms were associated with internet addiction, with insomnia and executive dysfunction acting as mediating factors. Moderate and high physical activity levels were also linked with lower internet addiction symptoms, although causality cannot be inferred.

4 Feb 2026

Molecular signature of sleeping nociceptors offers new pain targets

Researchers from the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) and the Institute of Neurophysiology at Uniklinik RWTH Aachen in Germany have deciphered the molecular signature of so-called sleeping nociceptors-a type of pain-sensing nerve cell that normally remains quiet and does not respond to touch or pressure, but can become overactive and drive chronic pain.

4 Feb 2026

Emotional pain often outweighs fear in post-traumatic stress disorder

New research is challenging the long-held view of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as a fear-based disorder. In a new study, 68% of trauma-exposed individuals reported that emotional pain (guilt, shame, sadness, loss of joy) impaired their daily functioning more than fear.

4 Feb 2026

Brain network discovery opens new path for Parkinson’s treatment

Parkinson's disease, a progressive neurological disorder affecting more than 1 million people in the U.S. and more than 10 million globally, is characterized by debilitating symptoms such as tremors, movement difficulties, sleep disturbances and cognitive impairments.

4 Feb 2026

Neurological Long COVID hits harder in some countries than others

A global study reveals significant variations in neurological Long COVID symptoms, highlighting the need for tailored healthcare responses across countries.

4 Feb 2026

WHO addresses the mental health impacts of neglected tropical diseases

A major new World Health Organization publication sets out, for the first time, a practical, evidence-based package of care to address the mental health impacts of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) and the stigma that can prevent people from seeking care and participating fully in society.

4 Feb 2026