In the aftermath of war, the most visible injuries—missing limbs, burned skin, shattered bones—often draw the greatest sympathy and attention. But a new report from army rehabilitation centers reveals another, quieter crisis: more than 55% of disabled Gaza war veterans…
For many, the idea of video games brings to mind images of solitary creatures alone in their digital worlds, not new research that finds something altogether different. New research suggests augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) sports games do…
Change in public policy can often seem abstract—numbers, regulations, lines on a legislative document. But for millions of Americans, major changes to Mental Health Care policies aren’t just politics—they are personal, affecting real lives, families, and futures. More Than Just…
Mental health screenings in public schools in America present a complex dilemma. Schools must not only engage students and shape their young minds but also act as first responders to a youth mental health crisis. Students experience unprecedented levels of…
The college experience is often characterized as a time of excitement, exploration, and development; however, what is seemingly presented as upbeat and enthusiastic is a deepening college student mental health crisis among students within colleges and universities universally. There is…
A sweeping new study has revealed that people with psychiatric disorders are more likely to marry partners who share similar mental health struggles, rather than someone without a diagnosis. This finding challenges long-held assumptions about relationships and sheds light on…
Schizophrenia symptoms often appear suddenly in young adults, disrupting education, relationships, and daily functioning. For Henry Cockburn, the onset of schizophrenia initially felt like pure common sense. In February 2002, the 20-year-old art student left the University of Brighton in…
Smartphones have dramatically changed the way children and young people communicate, learn, and develop their identities. However, new evidence suggests that receiving a smartphone before the age of 13 may carry significant risks to mental health, including suicidal thoughts, aggression,…
Rolling out a yoga mat and flowing with your breath could be one of the most effective exercises for improving sleep and supporting overall mental health in the long run. A recent meta-analysis of 30 randomized controlled trials revealed that…
Last month, I caught myself reorganizing my desk drawer for the third time in two hours. The stapler had to sit just so next to the paper clips, and don’t even get me started on the pen situation. My partner…
