mental-health

Mental healthcare often divides research, clinical work, and lived experience into separate worlds. But true progress may rely on bridging these gaps.

Spending more than an hour and a half in the sun each day could raise your chances of developing depression, dementia and dying early, according to new research. The findings, published in the journal Public Health, challenge the conventional wisdom sunny weather invariably boosts wellbeing. Scientists have long understood excessive sun exposure increases skin cancer risk. However, this study mar…

Recovery-oriented social psychiatry and psychiatric rehabilitation increasingly emphasize rights, participation, community-based care, supported decision-making, supported employment, and prevention-oriented early intervention. Yet formal access to services, information, rehabilitation, legal-administrative procedures, or participation formats does not by itself ensure that people can use these r…

The ongoing Russian-Ukrainian war has triggered a significant refugee crisis, resulting in widespread trauma, displacement, and mental health challenges among affected populations. This study aimed to explore the potential usefulness of logotherapy, a meaning-centered therapy, in addressing the mental health needs of Ukrainian refugees. The research was conducted in a naturalistic scenario of a g…

Background/objectivesMental health challenges among Chinese college students represent a significant public health concern. While physical activity is recognized as beneficial for mental health, high-quality randomized controlled trials (RCTs) examining the efficacy of structured interventions and their underlying mechanisms in this population are limited. This study investigated the effects of a…

Nature, Published online: 11 June 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01865-2 As the men’s football World Cup gets under way, how the game weighs on the health of athletes still isn’t talked about enough, says player-turned-medic Vincent Gouttebarge.

The graduate student population faces unique pressures from academics, employment, interpersonal relationships, and various other stressors, with their mental health issues increasingly drawing attention. Traditional mental health education models often focus on problem correction and crisis intervention, whereas the perspective of positive psychology emphasizes discovering and cultivating indivi…

Zang and O’Brien’s Science Perspective highlights evidence that the post-pandemic rise in remote work has increased time spent alone and contributed to higher psychological distress among US workers. Drawing on findings from Emanuel et al., the article argues that workplaces provide an overlooked form of social infrastructure, making hybrid scheduling and institutional support important for prese…

Mental health remains one of the most pressing global challenges facing young people today. Yet, despite growing awareness, many students and advocates continue to face barriers in accessing support, funding, and opportunities to further their education and impact. To help address these challenges, the global youth-led nonprofit organization offers its annual Mental Health Scholarships, designed …

Depression isn't a normal part of getting older. Learn the warning signs, how it differs from dementia and how treatment and social connection can help seniors regain quality of life.

Applications are now open for the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) Mental Health Leadership Programme (MHLP) Short Course 2026, a flagship leadership and advocacy training initiative designed to strengthen mental health systems, policies, advocacy efforts, and leadership capacity across Africa. The 2026 edition of the MHLP Short Course will take place […] The post Af…

IntroductionMental health is increasingly recognized as a critical determinant of both individual well-being and organizational productivity. However, existing assessment tools in Latin American workplace contexts often lack an integrated approach that captures both psychological distress and positive functioning.MethodsThis study describes the development and initial psychometric evaluation of t…

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

Shasta county has one of the state’s highest rates of suicide and gun ownership. Here’s how locals are trying to combat it Like many men in the mountainous California county of Shasta , about 200 miles north of San Francisco, Bill Rocha loved to hunt and fish, spending the infernal summers out on the lake in his boat. For decades he made his living as a contractor, working hard with his hands eve…

BackgroundMaternal mental health conditions within the postnatal period can have long-lasting consequences on a child’s well-being. This study synthesises current evidence on the association between postnatal maternal mental health-related hospitalisation (MHrH) and adverse child health and maltreatment outcomes.MethodsWe conducted an inclusive search across multiple databases, including MEDLINE,…

BackgroundThe current study evaluated Sonic Augmentation Technology™ (SAT), a novel, Polyvagal-informed probe that incorporates continuously varying and acoustic features modeled on patterns of autonomic regulation into musical soundscapes. Specifically, the study examined whether SAT led to improvements in self-reported biobehavioral state (e.g. relaxation, breathing slowly, interoceptive clarit…

Mental health disorders have become one of the biggest health challenges facing the world today. A major new international study has found that mental health conditions are now the leading cause of disability worldwide, affecting almost 1.2 billion people in 2023. The findings show a dramatic increase over the past three decades and highlight the […] The post Nearly 1.2 Billion People Struggle Me…

How can we better protect the mental health of refugee children? In our new paper in BMC Medicine we reviewed 49 studies and identified modifiable factors across across individual, family, community and policy levels. Moving beyond reactive care towards prevention is key.

Dr. Salil Shringarpure & Adv. Swamini Mukund Patil ABSTRACT The emergence of digital communication technologies and social networking platforms has transformed human interaction in unprecedented ways. Social media applications have enabled instant communication, information sharing, online education, entertainment, and professional networking. However, alongside these developments, cyberspace…

Most people think of daylight saving time as little more than an annoyance. Twice a year, clocks move forward or backward by one hour, disrupting schedules and causing temporary sleep loss. Many people assume the effects disappear after a day or two. However, researchers are increasingly discovering that the consequences may extend much further, particularly […] The post The Hidden Mental Health …