The Latest Breaking News from Mental Health

A biostatistician by training and a researcher and professor by vocation, Barkin has dedicated her career to advancing maternal mental health, especially postpartum health, something that is often overlooked within society and the healthcare realm.

In developed countries, around 12% of young people provide regular, unpaid care for a family member. It’s work that’s essential, often invisible – and potentially devastating to their mental health. As more families rely on these young carers, many are left without legal protections, recognition, or the support they urgently…

Getting an early inheritance sounds like a dream. Money now, fewer worries later, right? But more adult children are starting to regret accepting early inheritance. The reasons are not always obvious at first. This topic matters because it affects families, finances, and even mental health. If you’re thinking about accepting…

How would you tell a loved one that their personal hygiene is ruining their chances at getting a job?

Shane Tamura triggered prior mental health alerts in Nevada but red flag gun laws are underutilised.

Playing computer games helps children stay connected even while they're separated, according to research.

At a meeting held by the Food and Drug Administration on July 21, 2025, a panel convened by the agency cast doubt on the safety of antidepressant medications called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs, in pregnancy.

The decision will allow patients with treatment-resistant depression to receive psilocybin therapy in strictly controlled settings.

The cross-party group of MPs warned that some LGBT veterans facing financial crisis are ‘suffering from severe mental health issues’.

Some Lebanese turn to AI tools for help dealing with psychological problems brought on by war and economic crises.

Kathy Hochul's focus on "assault weapons" is puzzling, since the perpetrator easily could have killed the same number of people with a gun that did not fall into that politically defined category.