Mental HealthJul 31, 2026
How to cope with anxiety and depression in IPF
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Mental HealthJul 31, 2026
How children talk may predict future mental health issues
Researchers say that adolescence is when depression and anxiety most often emerge, and once these disorders take hold, they are notoriously difficult to treat. The post How children talk may predict ...
Mental HealthJul 31, 2026
Mental illness remains the leading cause of disability-welfare claims in Switzerland
The number of people receiving vocational-rehabilitation support through Switzerland’s disability-insurance system rose again in 2025. Mental illness remained the leading cause of disability, ...
Mental HealthJul 31, 2026
Dial Down Anxiety With Evolution
Brad knew something was wrong the moment his boss entered the conference room for the weekly staff meeting. Normally cheerful and ...
Mental HealthJul 31, 2026
Linguistic style in children predicts future mental health problems
Linguistic models that analyzed the words children used when talking about stressful events proved better at predicting future mental health problems than a panel of human experts.
Mental HealthJul 31, 2026
How children talk can indicate risk for future mental health problems
Linguistic models that analyzed the words children used when talking about stressful events were better at predicting future mental health problems than a panel of human experts.
Mental HealthJul 31, 2026
Newport Mental Health licensed to provide mobile crisis response for children and families across Rhode Island
Newport Mental Health has been officially licensed by the Rhode Island Department of Children, Youth and Families to provide Mobile Response and Stabilization Services, expanding access to ...
Mental HealthJul 31, 2026
Opinion: Rural mental healthcare starts with community voices
A Kotzebue survey highlights the changes needed to make mental health services more accessible and effective in rural communities.
Mental HealthJul 31, 2026
Behavioral health M&A remains strong with heightened interest
Fifth Third reports that behavioral health mergers and acquisitions activity remained strong in 2025 and is expected to continue its upward trajectory in 2026.
Mental HealthJul 31, 2026
Brighton and Hove mental health phone line team 'off sick'
This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by ...
Mental HealthJul 31, 2026
From Early Symptoms to Mental Health Challenges: What Women Should Expert During Perimenopause
A woman will go through many seasons in her life. From the early age of 10 all the way through her golden years, her body is changing. These years feel beautiful, terrifying, and altogether new, but ...
Mental HealthJul 31, 2026
Leveraging parental processes in the treatment of childhood anxiety disorders: insights from developmental neuroscience
Nature Mental Health, Published online: 31 July 2026; doi:10.1038/s44220-026-00702-9Pediatric anxiety disorders often persist despite current treatments, leaving many children without sufficient improvement. In this…
Mental HealthJul 31, 2026
Natural language processing of youth speech predicts psychopathology across adolescence
Nature Mental Health, Published online: 31 July 2026; doi:10.1038/s44220-026-00683-9This study applies automated natural language processing techniques to stress interviews from 204 youths, revealing that linguistic…
Mental HealthJul 31, 2026
Children, Teens Have Higher Psychological Burden of Atopic Dermatitis
Children and adolescents with atopic dermatitis face a higher psychological burden of depression, anxiety, and suicidality than adults.
Mental HealthJul 31, 2026
Digital world's impacts zoomed in on with goal of enhancing links to mental health system
A new program developed by researchers at Lakehead University will help expand access to mental health services for youths in schools across the Northwest region.
Mental HealthJul 31, 2026
‘I’m what high functioning anxiety actually looks like’
It’s a lesser-known form of anxiety that over-achieving women need to be aware ...
Mental HealthJul 31, 2026
Adult ADHD vs Generalised Anxiety: Psychiatrist Explains How To Differentiate
Adult Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD) are both very common mental health conditions, impacting lives of millions. These two share certain ...
Mental HealthJul 31, 2026
Every mother deserves support: strengthening maternal mental health care in Kenya
Yet for some mothers, this period is accompanied by mental health challenges. Feelings of worry, sadness, and emotional distress may arise during pregnancy and after childbirth but often go ...
Mental HealthJul 31, 2026
Gen Z Is Changing Mental Health For The Better
Mental health is at the forefront of many conversations in today's landscape, a step up from what it used to be, with younger generations speaking up more than ever when they're not okay.
Mental HealthJul 31, 2026
Rajasthan Launches Web-Based Mental Health Assessment Tool
Rajasthan has launched a web-based mental health assessment tool to enable early detection of mental health disorders, ...
Mental HealthJul 30, 2026
Shapiro, Arkoosh highlight 2026-27 mental health funding
Governor Josh Shapiro and Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh visited the Lehigh County ...
Mental HealthJul 30, 2026
Residents run in support of suicide prevention for veterans, active duty service members
Valley residents ran to raise money for suicide prevention for veterans and active-duty service members in Canfield Thursday night.
Mental HealthJul 30, 2026
How extreme heat could affect people living with mental illness
One study found higher temperatures may contribute to relapses that require hospital care, while greater sunlight exposure may raise the risk of manic episodes.
Mental HealthJul 30, 2026
In Kerala's government mental health facilities, individuals with mental illness seek understanding and compassion from society
The conditions in government mental health facilities in Kerala are deplorable for the inmates residing there.
Mental HealthJul 30, 2026
Kansas ‘coloring and conversation’ event promotes good mental health for all ages
"It's about connections and bringing people together, having a little time to decompress and socialize and meet new people." ...
Mental HealthJul 30, 2026
Pentagon updates mental health policy with Brandon Act safeguards
The Brandon Act allows service members to request a confidential command referral for a mental health evaluation through their supervisor.
Mental HealthJul 30, 2026
1135 Campaign raises money for grief counseling
That’s why Gillert has started the 1135 Campaign fundraiser. He chose the fundraiser’s name as a reference to the Bible verse John 11:35. “Jesus wept,” the verse reads. This verse comes from a passage ...
Mental HealthJul 30, 2026
Shoulder Check Showcase continues to grow, raise mental health awareness
Shayne Gostisbehere said the goal of the Shoulder Check Showcase is not only to raise awareness for mental health, but also to see the event growing every year ...
Mental HealthJul 30, 2026
Suicide among children and teens hit ten-year high last year, but overall figures decline – NGO
The suicide rate among Hong Kong children and teens hit a 10-year high last year, an NGO has said, as it urged the government to expand its existing suicide prevention mechanism for students. The ...
Mental HealthJul 30, 2026
Teen mental health in Reno: HOPES clinicians say access, stigma and family support shape the path forward
Clinicians at Northern Nevada HOPES discuss ways to improve teen mental health through school mindfulness and parent education.