The Latest Breaking News from Mental Health

NHRC issues notice to Bihar government over tribal woman's head-shaving incident. Video of act was widely circulated on social media. Notice calls for report on incident, victim's physical and mental health and compensation.

The Prince of Wales noted that the construction industry was male-dominated

The Prince of Wales noted that the construction industry was male-dominated.

The city of Phoenix set heat records in summer 2023, with high temperatures that topped 110 degrees Fahrenheit (43 degrees Celsius) for 31 consecutive days and at least 54 days in total. In such conditions, providing basic services – including cool spaces – for people experiencing homelessness is lifesaving.

Lawmakers in California's state Assembly have voted to put a measure before voters next March that would overhaul the way counties are funding mental and behavioral health programs

As insurers reject coverage amid soaring anxiety and depression, a bill to help children and teens is quietly killed.

Since its inception in October last year, Tele MANAS, the government-run national tele-mental health helpline, has recorded the highest number of calls seeking help for sleep orders. Of the nearly three lakh calls received so far, over 34,000 were made for sleep disturbance. Calls seeking help for sadness, stress, and…

Monash University study reveals a hesitancy to support widespread use of psilocybin and MDMA due to concerns about poor quality of evidence

A new report says cost of living is having 'a big impact on mental health'.

Cyberbullying has increased in prevalence among adolescents and significantly impacts mental health. 

Parents should learn the signs of sleep deprivation, and how to keep kids from over-using smart devices and social media that contribute to the problem, a pediatrician writes.