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 Genetics of Schizophrenia

Are Mental Health Issues Increasing?

Forest Bathing for Health: How Nature Nurtures Wellbeing

The Impact of Cyberbullying on Mental Health

What are the Health Effects of Watching Television?

What is Somatic Symptom Disorder?

What Is Recovery-Focused Care?

Mental Health Comorbidities

Mental Health and Cooking

The Health Risks of Self-Diagnosing Mental Disorders

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

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The Psychological Strain of Chronic Physical Illness

The Effect of Diet on Mental Health

Friluftsliv: The Norwegian Prescription for Health and Happiness

Managing and Reducing Stress

Supporting Children with Mental Health Disorders

Transforming Your Life Through Positive Thinking

The Health Effects of Loss and Grief

Screen Time and Mental Health

Investigating the Link between Cleaning and Mental Health

What are the Current Challenges in Mental Health Disorder Diagnosis?

Perfectionism and Depression

Importance of a Work-Life Balance

What is Body Dysmorphic Disorder?

The Role of Crisis Teams in Mental Health Management

How is Infant Mental Health Measured?

What is Schizoaffective Disorder?

What are the Health Effects of Loneliness?

How does Education Affect Mental Health?

Digital Nutrition: How Social Media Consumption Affects Our Mental Diet

Mental Health in a Digitalized Workplace

How Healthy is Your Job?

Mental Health Disorders, Weight Gain, and Exercise

What Is Psychopathy?

Incontinence and Mental Health

What is Social Prescribing?

How is Social Media Affecting Mental Health?

Building Resilience: the Neurobiology of Mental Wellbeing

Mental Health Nursing

A Guide to Coping with Change

Analyzing the Stigma Surrounding Mental Health

What is Mindfulness?

Is a Digital Detox the Answer to Technostress?

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

What is Antisocial Personality Disorder?

Mental Health Support Strategies for Healthcare Workers

Mental Health in Humanitarian Settings

Pollution and Mental Health

What is Mental Health First Aid?

What are the Health Effects of Poverty?

How Crying Could Actually Boost Your Mood

The Benefits of Nature for Child and Adolescent Mental Health

Supporting Your Mental Health at Work

Mental Health Disorders and Children

How has the Wellness Industry Changed over the Last Decade?

Can Resveratrol Improve Symptoms of Anxiety and Depression?

Digestive Disorders and Mental Health

Treatment Options for Intrusive Thoughts

Supporting the Mental Health of Minorities

Maternal Immune Activation During Pregnancy

The Science of Kindness

How Do Your Emotions Affect Your Physical Health?

What is Psychotherapy?

Latest Mental Health News and Research

Quality of life for working-age Japanese adults declines steadily

The COVID-19 pandemic upended many aspects of everyday life, including socialization, office work, and medical care, but little data was available to quantify how those changes affected quality of life both during the pandemic and over the long term, particularly on a national scale.

10 Jun 2026

Proactive brain training strengthens mental wellness before challenges arise

A new study recently published in the peer-reviewed journal Frontiers in Psychology challenges the traditional, reactive model of mental health care by demonstrating that proactive brain training can strengthen the human mind before mental health challenges take root.

10 Jun 2026

Aggressive healthcare chatbots push away cervical screening patients

Patients booking cervical screening appointments through an AI chatbot respond positively to friendliness and choice-oriented language, but are put off by over-messaging, pushy reminders and blurred human-AI boundaries, according to new research from the University of Surrey.

10 Jun 2026

European study connects youth mental health to economic parity

Xabi Martinez-Mendia, a researcher at the EHU-University of the Basque Country, has analysed how adolescent psychotropic drug consumption is linked to gender inequality and economic factors in 32 European countries.

10 Jun 2026

Social anxiety disorder now affects one in seven Canadian adults

A new Canadian study has found that social anxiety disorder (SAD) now affects nearly 1 in 7 adults - a 71% increase since 2002 - making it one of the most common mental health challenges in the country.

10 Jun 2026

More daily steps translate to improved mental health and better sleep among college students

University students who aren't always enthused about walking across campus for class can take heart in new research that suggests lots of daily steps translates to improved mental health and better sleep.

9 Jun 2026

New digital platform treats insomnia and anxiety in seniors

Cognitive behavioral therapies for insomnia (CBT-I) are increasingly being delivered online in order to improve accessibility.

9 Jun 2026

Large study uncovers brain network differences in bipolar disorder

New research from the Mark and Mary Stevens Neuroimaging and Informatics Institute (Stevens INI) at the Keck School of Medicine of USC has discovered subtle but widespread differences in the brain's communication networks in people with bipolar disorder, offering new insight into how illness severity and treatment may relate to brain wiring.

9 Jun 2026

Uninherited parental genes leave lasting imprint on children's lives

Our parents' genes, even the ones we didn't inherit, leave a measurable lasting imprint on our lives. An international team led by researchers at the Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) and the Norwegian Institute of Public Health developed a new approach to analyze genetic data from tens of thousands of families.

9 Jun 2026

New study identifies brain circuit behind TMS’s antidepressant effects

A circuit that runs from the prefrontal cortex near the front of the brain to a deeper brain structure called the insular cortex appears to mediate the antidepressant effects of a newer form of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), according to a study led by Weill Cornell Medicine investigators.

9 Jun 2026

Massive genetic study uncovers new insights into anxiety risk

A study led by researchers at King’s College London and QIMR Berghofer medical research institute analysed genetic data on anxiety symptoms in 693,869 people of European ancestry, revealing new insight into the genetic pathways involved in the condition.

9 Jun 2026

Moderate alcohol consumption linked to premature death and chronic illness

Even what many Americans consider moderate drinking is linked to an increased risk of death, disability, and chronic diseases such as cancer and heart disease, according to a new study published in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs.

9 Jun 2026

Fathers shape childhood obesity risk long before birth

New research highlights fathers' influence on childhood obesity risk through sperm changes, lifestyle, and parenting, urging inclusive prevention strategies.

9 Jun 2026

Female brain forms fear memories through unique molecular process

Women are twice as likely as men to develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) - and new research may offer a biological clue as to why.

8 Jun 2026

New academic program teaches practical skills for sustainable well-being

What is the key to happiness? A growing body of research points to a deceptively simple answer: relationships. The Harvard Study of Adult Development, one of the longest-running studies of adult life, has found that strong relationships are central to health and happiness.

8 Jun 2026

Early outdoor play reduces future mental health risks in children

Children who spend more time playing outdoors between the ages of two and four may be less likely to develop emotional and behavioural difficulties later in childhood.

8 Jun 2026

Weight loss drugs linked to lower risk of alcohol, opioid, nicotine and cocaine use disorders

A new study led by researchers at The University of Texas at El Paso found that use of weight loss drugs like Ozempic and other GLP-1s is associated with a lower risk of developing alcohol, opioid, nicotine and cocaine use disorders.

8 Jun 2026

Living in a rural area may worsen epilepsy outcomes

A study reveals rural Americans with epilepsy face higher mortality and diagnostic gaps, emphasizing the need for improved healthcare access and resources.

8 Jun 2026

Improved non-invasive brain stimulation targets deep-seated neurological disorders

Brain stimulation techniques can correct abnormal activity in the neural circuits involved in conditions such as Parkinson's disease and depression. However, current transcranial stimulation methods delivered through the scalp reach only the brain's surface, limiting their effectiveness.

8 Jun 2026

Nature exposure shapes nasal microbiomes and mental well-being

Plenty of studies have linked exposure to nature to a wide variety of health benefits, from improved cognitive function to lower blood pressure to better mental health.

7 Jun 2026