Mental HealthSep 1, 2026
Rise in number of children as young as six suffering mental health crisis
The number of children as young as six going to A&E in a mental health crisis has risen sharply, new figures reveal.
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Updated Sep 15, 2026 5:00 AM PT
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Mental HealthSep 1, 2026
Oregon Health Authority weighs PeaceHealth Timber Springs behavioral health hospital plan
The fate of PeaceHealth's proposed Timber Springs Behavioral Health Hospital is now in the hands of the Oregon Health Authority, as Lane County officials and co ...
Mental HealthSep 1, 2026
The Guardian view on loneliness: the decline in friendship leaves gen Z exposed | Editorial
Problems with housing, jobs and technology have dented young people’s confidence in the future and each otherHope, Raye told a crowd at Reading festival on Saturday, was the theme of a set inspired by her second album…
Mental HealthSep 1, 2026
5-km Run for mental health awareness on Sept 10 in Kohima
Coinciding with World Suicide Prevention Day, the Global Shapers Community Kohima Hub will be organising “Run for Hope 2026,” a 5Km Run for Mental Health Awareness on September 10 in Kohima to raise ...
Mental HealthSep 1, 2026
Depression May Mask Early Cognitive Decline
Depression and early dementia can look alike in primary care, and experts say longitudinal cognitive monitoring is key to telling them apart.
Mental HealthSep 1, 2026
Children as young as 6 are increasingly attending A&E in mental health crisis, analysis shows
Increasing numbers of young children are ending up in hospital emergency departments in a mental health crisis because their families or carers don’t know where else to turn, official data have ...
Mental HealthSep 1, 2026
Suicide prevention month: Community conversation on mental health
MOUNT POCONO, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Mount Airy Casino Resort hosted a community conversation on mental health and suicide prevention Tuesday, bringing together business leaders, healthcare ...
Mental HealthSep 1, 2026
Jury in Lindsay Clancy trial allowed to go home after deliberating for 23 hours
Jurors had initially struggled to reach a unanimous verdict and in note to court, said they were deadlockedThe jury in the Lindsay Clancy trial has been allowed to go home and will now continue its deliberations on…
Mental HealthSep 1, 2026
Feinstein Institutes’ researchers find jumping genes at the center of blood immune networks disrupted in schizophrenia
The research, published today in the Journal of Clinical Investigation (JCI), led by Helena Reyes-Gopar, PhD, an investigator at the Feinstein Institutes, and Douglas F. Nixon, MD, PhD, director of ...
Mental HealthSep 1, 2026
8 warning signs of bipolar disorder most people don’t recognize in themselves
The highs feel productive, not disordered, and that is why bipolar is missed for years. The post 8 warning signs of bipolar disorder most people don’t recognize in themselves first appeared on ...
Mental HealthSep 1, 2026
New Māori Maternal Mental Health Campaign Asking Whānau To Share What Support They Had When Pēpi Arrived
A new nationwide campaign is inviting whānau to share their experiences of the support-or lack of support-around them following the arrival of their pēpi (baby).
Mental HealthSep 1, 2026
Sleep loss may raise anxiety and keep the body on high alert
One sleepless night may reveal how sleep and anxiety connect, leaving the body more alert during uncertain threats afterward.
Mental HealthSep 1, 2026
Juvare Partners with California to Strengthen Statewide Behavioral Health Bed Capacity Visibility
Behavioral health access remains one of the most pressing challenges facing communities across California, and Juvare is stepping up to help address it. Through a new partnership with the California ...
Mental HealthSep 1, 2026
ATAP and ERPHealth Launch America’s First Labor-Led, Outcomes-Based Behavioral Health High Performance Network
New model gives organized labor a more active role in defining behavioral health quality, directing members to high-performing care, and using independently ...
Mental HealthSep 1, 2026
Mt. Joy, Dasha, Chelsea Cutler, Matt Quinn and Corey Harper Join Future Friends Campus Series, Supporting Mental Wellness Events at Universities Nationwide
The Future Friends Campus Series from Two Bridge is bringing live performances, community-driven mental wellness programming in partnership with NAMI, and transformative conversations led by ...
Mental HealthSep 1, 2026
Number of young people with no close friends has soared since 2014 in England
Data paints sobering picture of 11- to 24-year-olds growing up in ‘bleak world’ shaped by pandemic and social mediaThe number of young people with no close friends has risen fivefold since 2014 as a result of growing up…
Mental HealthSep 1, 2026
Rural Minds® Launches National Rural Youth Mental Wellness Program to Address Youth Suicide Crisis
New program pairs Northwestern University's Lab for Scalable Mental Health with a rural teen advisory committee to close gaps in youth mental healthcare ...
Mental HealthSep 1, 2026
Support Available for Rural Mental Health During Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
Fergus Falls, MN – Communities across Minnesota are marking Suicide Prevention Awareness Month in September with the “Every Season Matters” campaign, an effort to support the mental health of farmers, ...
Mental HealthSep 1, 2026
Psychiatrist Dr Deeksha Rohilla says maternal mental health is real and explains the hidden struggles of new moms
Explore the vital aspects of maternal mental health during pregnancy and postpartum, highlighting common challenges and the importance of seeking support.
Mental HealthSep 1, 2026
Quinte Health name change – Mental Health and Crisis Services
Quinte Health’s Crisis Intervention Centre has a new name: Mental Health and Crisis Services (MHCS). Located in the WCA Wing at Belleville General Hospital, MHCS provides free, confidential mental ...
Mental HealthAug 31, 2026
Psychology says nicotine pouches and anxiety may be more closely connected than you think
Nicotine pouches are promoted as a tobacco-free alternative to cigarettes. Nicotine stimulates the central nervous system, potentially worsening anxiety symptoms. Adolescent brains are still ...
Mental HealthAug 31, 2026
Integrea Mental Health awarded $867K to expand rural care, services
Integrea Mental Health, the regional community mental health provider headquartered in Opelika, has been awarded an $867,545 grant through the Alabama Rural Health Transformation Program.The funding ...
Mental HealthAug 31, 2026
1 in 8 mothers experience postpartum depression; San Diego doctor says more maternal mental health research is needed
As jurors weigh the Lindsay Clancy case, a San Diego doctor explains postpartum depression, psychosis and where treatments stand today.
Mental HealthAug 31, 2026
Stress, coping profiles and anxiety among French final-year medical students in a high-stakes national ranking examination: a cross-sectional study
Objectives To describe stress, coping behaviours, anxiety, psychological support and benzodiazepine use among French final-year medical students sitting a high-stakes national ranking examination and ...
Mental HealthAug 31, 2026
Heart and kidney diseases, mental health issues: How diabetes affects men and women differently
The study highlighted a concerning link between diabetes and mental health. Both men and women who developed mental health conditions after diabetes had premature mortality compared to those with othe ...
Mental HealthAug 31, 2026
What does the Lindsay Clancy trial tell us about treating maternal mental health?
Lindsay Clancy is currently on trial for killing her three children.Prosecutors say the murders were intentional, but her defense team says she was suffering from severe postpartum psychosis -- a ...
Mental HealthAug 31, 2026
Aging and Bipolar Disorder
While admitting that definitive evidence doesn’t yet exist, some researchers have nonetheless maintained that older bipolar patients may face a host of horribles: decreased cogn ...
Mental HealthAug 31, 2026
HHS urges connection and support in Suicide Prevention Month
HHS marks Suicide Prevention Month, urging residents to build connections, recognize warning signs, and use 988 and state behavioral health resources.
Mental HealthAug 31, 2026
Healthcare regulators pass on extensive review of two equity deals
The Health Policy Commission has elected not to embark on cost and market impact reviews associated with a pair of transactions involving significant equity investors in behavioral health and ...
Mental HealthAug 31, 2026
Precision psychiatry aims to match schizophrenia patients with tailored medicines
Imagine watching a son or daughter begin college during a formative time in life, only to have schizophrenia suddenly alter their reality.