Mental HealthMar 24, 2026
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Mental HealthMar 23, 2026
International Depression Questionnaire and International Anxiety Questionnaire: validation of brief ICD-11 measures for depression and generalised anxiety disorder
Background The 11th revision of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11) introduced revised diagnostic criteria for a depressive episode (DE) and generalised anxiety disorder (GAD). The International…
Mental HealthMar 23, 2026
Discontinuation and reinitiation of pharmacological treatment for ADHD among individuals with ADHD and substance use disorder
Background Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and substance use disorder (SUD) often coexist. ADHD complicates the course of disease in SUD. While recommended in guidelines, ADHD medication for those with…
Mental HealthMar 23, 2026
Identifying postpartum depression subtypes using natural language processing and clinical notes
Background Postpartum depression (PPD) remains vastly underdiagnosed, and its clinical heterogeneity is not well understood. Diagnosis codes in electronic health records (EHRs) alone may not identify all PPD cases…
Mental HealthMar 19, 2026
Fines alone won’t stop big tech behaving badly. Here’s what might work
For some companies, ‘illegal with a fine’ is interpreted as ‘legal for a price’.
Mental HealthMar 19, 2026
Reduced risk of cause-specific hospitalisations and all-cause hospitalisation/mortality during treatment with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder medications in the course of bipolar disorder: a Swedish registry-based within-subject cohort study
Background Comorbid attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) increases the burden in bipolar disorder (BD). Concerns about the risk/benefit balance of ADHD treatment have been raised. Objective This study aimed to…
Mental HealthMar 18, 2026
Beyond the city clinic: why rural India’s mental health is a development issue
On paper, mental healthcare in India often looks like a story of expanding services, new helplines, more awareness campaigns, and ...
Mental HealthMar 16, 2026
Common pesticide may more than double Parkinson’s disease risk
A new UCLA Health study suggests that long-term exposure to the pesticide chlorpyrifos may dramatically raise the risk of Parkinson’s disease. Researchers found that people living in areas with sustained exposure had…
Mental HealthMar 16, 2026
Men’s mental health: Why acceptance is the first step to fighting depression
Mental health discourse has experienced a considerable increase in recent years, but there is still little recognition of ...
Mental HealthMar 16, 2026
Sleep and mental illness: an umbrella review protocol
Introduction Sleep is an important natural process carried out by the human body. It allows the body to rest and the brain to process information attained over the course of the day. Sleep is ...
Mental HealthMar 15, 2026
From childhood to midlife and beyond: how to handle anxiety at every age
Talk about your fears, normalise difficult emotions, get up and move: experts share their strategies for managing anxiety at ...
Mental HealthMar 15, 2026
'I had no idea': The hidden mental health struggles many women face during menopause
Most women in the UK are unaware that menopause can affect mental health - a new survey finds only 28 percent knew it could ...
Mental HealthMar 14, 2026
Gut bacteria that make serotonin may hold the key to IBS
Researchers have identified two gut bacteria that can produce serotonin, a key chemical that regulates bowel movements. In experiments with mice lacking serotonin, the microbes boosted serotonin levels, increased nerve…
Mental HealthMar 11, 2026
CDC's NIOSH Continues Annual Free Health Screenings for Coal Miners, Announces 2026 Dates
NIOSH will kick off the agency's annual mobile health screenings for coal miners this month
Mental HealthMar 10, 2026
Sex differences in familial risk and genetic components of suicide attempts: a register-based cohort study in Sweden
Background Suicidal behaviour shows notable sex differences, and understanding whether genetic factors contribute to these differences is critical for identifying at-risk individuals and prevention. Objective We aim to…
Mental HealthMar 10, 2026
Levels of evidence supporting American, European and international guidelines in psychiatry, 2014-2024: a systematic review with quantitative synthesis
Question To what extent are psychiatry guidelines supported by high-level evidence? Study selection and analysis Guidelines from the American Psychiatric Association, European Psychiatric Association, WHO and World…
Mental HealthMar 9, 2026
The logic of anxiety
When news breaks, you need to understand what actually matters — and what to do about it. At Vox, our mission to help you make ...
Mental HealthMar 8, 2026
165,000 dementia patients reveal hidden stroke risk from common drug
A massive UK study of more than 165,000 dementia patients has uncovered troubling new evidence about risperidone, a commonly used drug for severe agitation. Researchers found the antipsychotic increases stroke risk in…
Mental HealthMar 6, 2026
Brain Cell Atlas: From Data to Knowledge Base
The goal of this concept is to continue supporting an integrated BRAIN® Initiative Cell Atlas Network (BICAN) Coordinating Unit for Biostatistics, Informatics, and Engagement (CUBIE) that will (i) enable the exploration…
Mental HealthMar 6, 2026
BRAIN Initiative: Data Archives for the BRAIN Initiative
This is a reissue of the informatics infrastructure program announcement for The Brain Research Through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies® (BRAIN) Initiative data ecosystem. This program has established…
Mental HealthMar 6, 2026
Centers for Practice-Based Effectiveness and Services Research with Near-Term Impact
The goal of this concept is to reissue and extend the NIMH Advanced Laboratories for Accelerating the Reach and Impact of Treatments for Youth and Adults with Mental Illness (ALACRITY) Research Centers program. The…
Mental HealthMar 6, 2026
Immunotherapies for HIV Eradication in the CNS Compartment
The goal of this concept is to generate comprehensive evidence to determine whether immunotherapeutic strategies, including broadly neutralizing antibodies (bNAbs) and antibody-derived constructs, can safely and…
Mental HealthMar 5, 2026
Can Bipolar Disorder Be Managed Without Medication?
Medications are often the first-line treatment approach for bipolar disorder. Drug interventions are most effective when combined ...
Mental HealthMar 5, 2026
Are Google’s ‘preferred sources’ a good thing for online news?
More control is a good thing – but be wary of privacy risks and ensure your media ‘diet’ is still balanced.
Mental HealthMar 4, 2026
In Limerick, a new mental health approach diverts people in crisis away from Garda cells
“It is routine to see people who have attempted suicide in police custody or prison cells,” said Prof Gautam Gulati, adjunct ...
Mental HealthMar 4, 2026
Effects of smartphone cognitive behavioural therapy on social functioning in non-depressive and subthreshold depressive adults: a secondary analysis of the RESiLIENT trial
Background Depression is a leading cause of global disability, and subthreshold cases contribute substantially to the burden. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is effective for depressive symptoms, but its impact on…
Mental HealthMar 3, 2026
Are all risks equal? Understanding the differential mechanism linking early environmental risk and obesity via the interplay of mental health and lifestyle factors
Background The mechanisms linking early environmental risk (EER) and obesity via the interplay of mental health and lifestyle factors in the early life stage remain unclear. Objective To examine whether EER was…
Mental HealthMar 2, 2026
Majority of women unaware menopause can trigger new mental illness
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it ...
Mental HealthFeb 27, 2026
How can we make interventions more 'acceptable in mental health?
Are we properly assessing the acceptability of mental health interventions from a service user’s point of view? A treatment can be efficacious and effective but still not acceptable to a service user. For example…
Mental HealthFeb 27, 2026
India’s youth ranks 60th in 84-nation survey in mental well-being: Global Mind Health Report 2025
India’s young adults rank 60th globally in mental well-being, with an MHQ score of 33. Experts warn of long-term economic impact.