Mental HealthOct 14, 2026
Perth Unites World to Strengthen Mental Health Care
Delegates from nearly 20 countries to gather at Optus Stadium for the 2026 Global Mental Health SummitThree-day summit to focus on building ...
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Mental HealthOct 14, 2026
A new study shows good friends make you healthier (and live longer): How loneliness impacts physical and mental health
A major new study suggests feeling lonely or socially isolated can cut years of healthy life, especially in terms of mental health.
Mental HealthOct 14, 2026
All you need to know about new Suicide (Prevention) Bill wey Nigeria senate dey consider
Di Nigeria Senate President bin cause tok-tok for social media sake of im comment durin di debate ova one new bill to decriminalise attempted suicide for di kontri. But wetin dis bill dey tok?
Mental HealthOct 14, 2026
Osouji Kakumei Franchise: Dealing with Loneliness and Mental Health After Independence | How to Cope When You Feel Lonely and How to Utilize SVs and Owner Communities (2026 Latest)
I suddenly feel lonely after becoming independent…” For many owners in their 40s and 50s who became independent with Osouji Kakumei, an unexpected wall they face after opening is the mental aspect of ...
Mental HealthOct 14, 2026
New reports examine suicide, self-harm, firearm injuries, with largest changes among youth
Two new reports from the Kentucky Injury Prevention and Research Center (KIPRC) provide a look at recent trends in suicide, nonfatal intentional self-harm, behavioral healthcare and nonfatal firearm i ...
Mental HealthOct 14, 2026
Akpabio opposes bill to decriminalise attempted suicide, says survivors should be jailed
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has opposed a bill seeking to decriminalise attempted suicide in Nigeria, insisting that survivors should be jailed.
Mental HealthOct 14, 2026
Suicide rate increased significantly in 2025
The suicide rate in Germany has continued to climb, according to official statistics just released by the Federal Ministry of Health. In 2025, at least 11,334 people killed themselves in Germany. That ...
Mental HealthOct 14, 2026
Aging can bring loss and loneliness. Here's why some people actually thrive
"We have a loneliness crisis, said Dr. Javeed Sukhera. " We need to focus on what those relationships are because we see growing isolation and with growing isolation we see worsening mental health." ...
Mental HealthOct 14, 2026
FDA Approves Once-Monthly Injectable Olanzapine for Adults With Schizophrenia
The US FDA has approved Weltruza (olanzapine extended-release injectable suspension), a once-monthly subcutaneous formulation for treating schizophrenia in adults. The formulation offers a ...
Mental HealthOct 14, 2026
Your depression diagnosis may hide one of five very different brain conditions
The same diagnosis can rest on brain patterns that look nothing alike, which may explain why one pill helps a friend but not you.
Mental HealthOct 14, 2026
13 Best Mental Health Resources of 2026
This list of resources, organized by condition and circumstance, has sources for finding information, support, treatment, and immediate help.
Mental HealthOct 13, 2026
Mental health crisis: Experts demand action on act, school counselling, affordable care
Nigeria cannot afford to fail its young people as mental health experts demand urgent implementation of the Mental Health Act, affordable treatment, school counselling and stronger government ...
Mental HealthOct 13, 2026
Loneliness May Steal Years of Good Health
Being alone isn't necessarily a problem. Sometimes, it's the whole point. An evening without plans, small talk, or anyone asking you for something? Lovely. Feeling like you have no one to turn to, ...
Mental HealthOct 13, 2026
Communities should do more in mental health care
We must ensure that people receive the support they need in environments that promote dignity, autonomy, relationships and inclusion ...
Mental HealthOct 13, 2026
Five Brain Patterns May Help Explain Why Depression Feels Different for Everyone
Researchers identified five patterns of communication between brain regions in people with depression. The profiles were associated with different combinations of symptoms, offering a possible ...
Mental HealthOct 13, 2026
New Possibilities for Perinatal Mental Health Self-Care Focusing on Maternal Diet
For over 50 years, Morinaga Milk Industry has conducted extensive research, from basic to applied, on the various health benefits of Human-Residential Bifidobacteria (HRB)*1, which inhabit the human ...
Mental HealthOct 13, 2026
Bexar County approves $3.5 million for jail diversion, behavioral health and reentry services
Bexar County allocates $3.5 million for jail diversion and mental health support, aiming to reduce recidivism and ease detention center overcrowding.
Mental HealthOct 13, 2026
Over Half of Intimate Partner Violence Survivors Had Mental Disorders in Study
Australians who experienced intimate partner violence are more than twice as likely to have a diagnosable mental disorder, new national research has ...
Mental HealthOct 13, 2026
Behavioral health facility celebrates 20 years of recovery program in Morrisonville
Behavioral Health Services North marked 20 years of its PROS program with an event featuring speakers, patient testimonies, and a focus on recovery and hope.
Mental HealthOct 13, 2026
Kennedy Krieger Institute hosting summit to address youth suicide prevention
The Kennedy Krieger Institute is hosting the Maryland Youth Suicide Prevention Summit on Wednesday to address the growing issue of youth suicide among children and teens.
Mental HealthOct 13, 2026
Effective Governance in Behavioral Healthcare Organizations
As pressures on behavioral healthcare organizations mount, operational complexity compounds with it. With added payer scrutiny, increased regulation and ...
Mental HealthOct 13, 2026
Behavioral Health Compliance Platform Brellium Raises $23M to Expand AI Auditing
Brellium, a healthcare billing compliance software provider serving mental health and autism providers, has raised $23 million. The investment ...
Mental HealthOct 13, 2026
UMD medical school study trains clinicians on keto diet for mental illness
Studies have shown that converting the body’s metabolism from burning sugars and starches to proteins and fats can relieve certain neurological and mental illnesses that have not responded well to ...
Mental HealthOct 13, 2026
Schizophrenia and John Nash: Recovery Prospects and the Latest Antipsychotic Treatments Explained
Editor’s note Mathematician John Nash, known as the real-life figure portrayed in the Academy Award-winning film ‘A Beautiful Mind,’ had schizophrenia. A Nobel Prize-winning economist and mathematical ...
Mental HealthOct 13, 2026
ADAA and Lancôme Launch Global ‘I’m Fine’ Initiative to Break the Silence on Women’s Mental Health
Exciting New Global Women's Mental Health Initiative Launches Many women will experience an anxiety or depressive ...
Mental HealthOct 13, 2026
Govt launches pilot project to expand community mental health services
The government has launched a community-based mental health project to bring services to people at the grassroots level, State Minister for Health and Family Welfare M A Muhit said on Tuesday.
Mental HealthOct 13, 2026
Childhood fitness may help lower depression risk later in life
A study spanning more than 30 years linked better childhood cardiovascular fitness to a lower risk of depression in adulthood.Researchers found a stronger ...
Mental HealthOct 13, 2026
Loneliness Linked to Fewer Years of Good Health
Loneliness and social isolation may be associated with several fewer years of life free from chronic disease and especially mental health conditions. | Neuroscience And Nervous System ...
Mental HealthOct 13, 2026
Compassion Behavioral Health Publishes New Resource on Addiction Treatment, Mental Health and Recovery Planning
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL - October 13, 2026 - PRESSADVANTAGE - Compassion Behavioral Health has published a new educational resource examining addiction treatment, co-occurring mental ...
Mental HealthOct 13, 2026
Teva wins FDA approval for schizophrenia injection
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Teva’s Weltruza, the first long-acting olanzapine injection that can be administered subcutaneously once a month to adults with schizophrenia.