A new Illinois law requiring annual mental health screenings for students in grades 3 through 12 is sparking concern among parents, educators, and policy experts. While the intention is to address the growing youth mental health crisis, critics say the…
Mental wellbeing is increasingly influenced by the way we seek and process health information online. But as one recent case shows, relying on AI-generated advice without medical oversight can have dangerous consequences — both for physical health and mental stability.…
Mental health disorders come in many forms and can affect thoughts, emotions, and behaviors in complex ways. Conditions such as anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder are more frequently diagnosed in the United States, but borderline personality disorder (BPD) remains a…
Stress hormones don’t surge in a single long wave – they arrive in steady pulses, ticking through the day and influencing metabolism, mood, and alertness. A new study in mice and rats has revealed that the brain cells responsible for…
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) – Nebraska’s State Advisory Board for Behavioral Health is urging state lawmakers to secure stable funding for long-term mental health treatment and substance abuse programs, stressing that investment now could save the state hundreds of millions in…
The term “narcissist” is frequently tossed around in modern conversation — used to describe a toxic boss, a difficult parent, or even celebrities acting out. While it’s become a buzzword in pop culture, there is a significant difference between narcissistic…
Verbal abuse in childhood can have just as profound and long-lasting an impact on mental health as physical abuse, according to a new study. Researchers from Liverpool John Moores University, in collaboration with Bangor University and Public Health Wales, analyzed…
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — In a landmark move to combat rising mental health challenges among young males, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order on Wednesday focused on expanding mental health support and reducing suicide rates among boys and…
Depression in men is a growing public health concern, and new research is uncovering surprising factors that may contribute to it—including the season of birth. Could being born in summer increase the risk of depression later in life? A new…
A groundbreaking new study is offering promising insights into memory recall—and potentially improving how we understand and manage memory-related mental health issues. The research is centered around the idea of “mental time travel”, a cognitive process where individuals mentally revisit…
