Mental Health

A major UK charity has raised the alarm over government plans to cut disability benefits, warning that people with mental health conditions could be among the hardest hit. According to…

In a major step to make mental healthcare more affordable, Sage Centre has introduced a tiered pricing model offering therapy sessions starting from just RM50. The move aims to ensure…

NHS mental health trusts in London have been allowing male offenders to self-identify as women and access female-only wards, according to newly released internal documents. The policy has sparked strong…

Money is a central part of our lives, yet its impact on mental health often goes unspoken. While financial advice frequently focuses on earning, saving, and investing, the emotional side…

An investigation by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has found that Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust’s adult mental health wards at Dorothy Pattison Hospital in Walsall still require improvement,…

Recent research reveals a significant rise in cannabis use among Americans aged 65 and older, despite potential health risks. A study conducted by UC San Diego and NYU found that…

New research from the University of Pittsburgh reveals that the brain’s structural connections at just three months old can predict an infant’s emotional growth over the next six months. Using…

Hundreds of state patients—those declared mentally unfit to stand trial—are being held in prisons instead of psychiatric hospitals. This number has risen sharply over the past year amid disputes between…

A recent study published in Nature Mental Health explores the genetic connections and cause-effect relationships between cannabis use, cannabis use disorder (CanUD), and various psychiatric disorders. In the United States,…

John Brenkus, the renowned host of ESPN’s “Sport Science,” has passed away after a prolonged struggle with depression, according to a statement from Brinx TV, the production company he founded.…

Pride Month shines a spotlight on both the progress and ongoing mental health challenges faced by LGBTQ+ youth. Mental health care remains a critical need within this community, as local…

A large-scale study involving 2.5 million people has found that depression experienced in midlife significantly increases the risk of developing dementia later on. Researchers discovered that feelings of unhappiness and…

A landmark national study has revealed a troubling increase in intimate partner violence (IPV) among Australian men, with over one in three admitting to using such violence in their lifetime.…

Menstrual health is a vital aspect of a woman’s overall well-being, influencing much more than just the monthly cycle. Its effects extend into physical health, emotional stability, and daily functioning.…

Young people who have struggled with mental health issues are now helping to shape a new mental health care program in Sussex. The initiative, led by the Child and Adolescent…

A recent report by the Berkshire branch of the mental health charity Mind has shed light on significant racial disparities in the treatment of Black individuals detained under the Mental…

Women’s health is often linked only to breast cancer and reproductive issues. However, many other health conditions affect women but receive little attention. These lesser-known conditions can impact a woman’s…

Aches and pains in middle-aged and older adults are often blamed on aging. However, new research suggests that mental health issues like depression and loneliness might be the real cause.…

A recent poll by The Herald found that seniors, non-straight students, and those studying arts and humanities are the groups most likely to take medication for mental health conditions. About…

British Columbia’s Health Minister Josie Osborne reported that nearly 6,000 people in the province were on extended leave from involuntary mental health care as of last week. This figure counters…