Mental HealthAug 20, 2026
Hundreds rally for Lindsay Clancy as supporters call for mental health reform
Many in attendance say the case highlights concerns about mental health care and postpartum treatment.
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Mental HealthAug 20, 2026
LifeStance Health Foundation Renews Partnership with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention to Advance Mental Health Research
LifeStance Health Foundation today announced it will award $100,000 to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) to extend its ongoing partnership, helping support clinical research to ...
Mental HealthAug 20, 2026
Can certain types of stress be good for you?
It's a good idea to learn to manage chronic stress, but low levels of stress might make us more adaptable in the long run. Learn how stress can be good for you.
Mental HealthAug 20, 2026
New therapies help people with schizophrenia – but access is woefully inadequate
It’s common to hear casual descriptions of “schizophrenic” behavior, describing a person oscillating between two extremes. “I really want that luxurious Italian cashmere sweater,” followed by “What am ...
Mental HealthAug 20, 2026
Gen Z Anxiety Pills Meet SAHPRA’s S5 Warning Label
A BBC report says some young people are swapping alcohol for pregabalin and beta blockers, while SAHPRA documents already warn about dependence and misuse.
Mental HealthAug 20, 2026
N.J. mental health centers get $16.5M. They won’t last without more, advocates say.
The funding consists of $15 million from the state and $1.5 million from the federal Mental Health Block Grant program. The money will support the phased opening of centers in five counties — Bergen, ...
Mental HealthAug 20, 2026
Technical College System of Georgia Launches Statewide Partnership for Mental Health Support
The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG), which oversees the state's technical colleges, adult literacy programs, and a host of economic and workforce development programs, today announced a new ...
Mental HealthAug 20, 2026
Ending the stigma: Why mental health matters
Mental health affects how people think, feel, cope with challenges and connect with others. Breaking the silence and creating supportive communities could help save lives.
Mental HealthAug 20, 2026
‘Oppenheimer’ Star David Krumholtz Quits Acting: What Burnout Can Do to Your Mental Health
David Krumholtz’s acting break highlights how prolonged workplace stress, financial uncertainty and burnout can affect mental health and overall wellbeing.
Mental HealthAug 20, 2026
Children who lose a parent twice as likely to develop mental health disorders
A new, large-scale Curtin University study has found children who experience parental loss are twice as likely to develop a mental health disorder as those living with both parents.
Mental HealthAug 20, 2026
Kynexis pockets €97m to advance cognition-focused schizophrenia drug
The Novartis-backed biotech will now prepare for registrational studies on KYN-5356 in CIAS.
Mental HealthAug 20, 2026
Mental Illness Linked to Earlier Stroke Risk
A large study from Spain has found that people living with severe mental illness were much more likely to have dementia across adulthood. They also had a higher risk of stroke, with the difference ...
Mental HealthAug 20, 2026
3 sleep habits that may be fueling your anxiety
Most people think of anxiety as something that happens during the day, triggered by a stressful email or a looming deadline. But a growing body of research suggests the roots of that unease might be ...
Mental HealthAug 20, 2026
Too much caregiving can harm mental health, study finds
Key Takeaways High-intensity caregiving can take a toll on mental healthMore than 20 hours a week of unpaid caregiving is tied to poor mental healthHowever, social support can offset this effect, ...
Mental HealthAug 20, 2026
Endometriosis diagnosis linked to long-lasting mental health burden
Women who are later diagnosed with endometriosis have a markedly higher use of antidepressant and anxiety medication and are far more often in contact with psychiatric hospital departments than other ...
Mental HealthAug 20, 2026
'Giselle was badly let down'
She just didn’t get the specialist help she needed, and in the end, it was down to me to try and keep her feeling positive and safe, which, in reality, I wasn’t able to do
Mental HealthAug 20, 2026
When Depression Resists Treatment
At the UC Davis clinic, if patients don’t improve after trying two antidepressants in succession and undergoing psychotherapy, they may be prescribed a low dose of an additional drug such as an ...
Mental HealthAug 20, 2026
Augusta Health adds new psychiatry residency program
Augusta Health is launching a new psychiatry residency program to address critical behavioral health needs in the region.
Mental HealthAug 20, 2026
Morris County among 5 locations selected for new behavioral health crisis centers
Morris County is among five locations slated for new behavioral health crisis centers as New Jersey invests $16.45 million to expand services available through the state’s 988 ...
Mental HealthAug 19, 2026
College To Host Suicide Prevention Workshop
Bermuda College will hold a one-day workshop “aimed at reducing stigma around suicide and giving professionals and members of the public practical tools to recognise and respond to people who may be ...
Mental HealthAug 19, 2026
CRPF’s big suicide prevention move after 59 deaths in ranks last year
Last week, the National Human Rights Commission took note of the suicides and sought reports from the Ministry of Home Affairs and the CRPF Director General.
Mental HealthAug 19, 2026
Living with long-term depression: ‘The grief, the longing, the sorrow, the ache’
Psychotherapist and writer Lisa Olivera has suffered from depression for as long as she can remember, stemming she believes from unresolved grief at being abandoned as a baby ...
Mental HealthAug 19, 2026
Worried about your teen? Join our conversation about mental health and suicide
Teenagers don’t always show us when they’re struggling. The Charlotte Observer is hosting a talk about what to look for, what to say and how to help.
Mental HealthAug 19, 2026
Zuckerberg lied about concern for child safety, Meta whistleblower testifies at landmark trial
Arturo Béjar, former Meta safety engineer, tells jury tech company was aware of products’ potential harm to childrenMeta has taken a “don’t ask, don’t tell” strategy when it comes to the safety of children on its social…
Mental HealthAug 19, 2026
National farmer wellbeing report finds worsening mental health across sector
A national survey finds many farmers are considering leaving the industry, while one on three felt their mental health had deteriorated over the last year.
Mental HealthAug 19, 2026
KMCH Sempora organises CME on women’s mental health
The Department of Psychiatry, Kashmir Medical College and Hospital (KMCH), Sempora, on Wednesday organised a Continuing Medical Education (CME) programme titled “Real Life, Real Stories: A CME on ...
Mental HealthAug 19, 2026
988 Suicide Hotline Linked to 11% Fewer Youth Suicide Deaths, Study Finds
A new JAMA study found suicide deaths among people aged 15–34 was 11% lower than expected after the 988 Lifeline launched. Here's what the findings mean.
Mental HealthAug 19, 2026
Compulsory GCSE resits in England harm teenagers’ mental wellbeing, study finds
UCL researchers warn repeated exam attempts may dent students’ confidence and raise risk of dropping outForcing teenagers who fail GCSEs into multiple resits has a negative impact on their mental health, according to…
Mental HealthAug 19, 2026
Police move to tackle high suicide rate of officers
Over the past five years, the suicide rate among police officers stood at 17.7 per 100,000 people -- more than double the rate of 8.6 per 100,000 for other public servants. Police officers face high ...
Mental HealthAug 19, 2026
Why Delusions May Persist in Schizophrenia
Researchers followed 75 people with schizophrenia-spectrum disorders after acute psychosis. Volatility priors declined alongside improvements in delusions, identifying a potential cognitive target for ...