mental-health

Depression is one of the most common and serious mental health conditions in the world. It affects hundreds of millions of people and can change nearly every part of daily life. People with depression often feel sad, empty, or hopeless for long periods of time. Many lose interest in activities they once enjoyed. Some struggle […] The post This Walking Style May Reduce Depression in 5 Weeks appear…

ObjectiveThis systematic review examines the association between campus green spaces and mental well-being among university students, with a specific focus on evidence from mainland China and Hong Kong. It synthesizes findings on how different measures of greenness relate to mental health outcomes, including stress, anxiety, depression, life satisfaction, and psychological well-being.MethodsThe s…

BackgroundIn China, newly graduated nurses are required to complete a standardized 1-year clinical residency, a transition marked by high stress and limited authority. Patient verbal abuse is common and often normalized as “part of the job,” yet it can destabilize emotions and shape early career trajectories. Longitudinal evidence on how nurse residents interpret and cope with patient verbal abus…

A new study from Northwestern University and Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago highlights the critical role paid paternal leave plays in supporting new dads' mental health following the birth of their baby.

Will explore innovative approaches to mental health and new frontiers in healthspan, longevity science, and personalized care during Aspen Ideas: Health and the Aspen Ideas Festival.

A teen's mental health, as well as their body mass index (BMI) and screen time, are significantly associated with their sleep quality, according to a new paper published June 10, 2026 in the open access journal PLOS One by Jianying Li of Shanxi University, China, and colleagues.

Youth who have contact with the US legal system may be at increased risk of mental health symptoms including anxiety, depression, hostility, and psychoticism, according to a study published June 17, 2026 in the open access journal PLOS One by Raquel V. Oliveira and Elizabeth Culatta from Augusta University, US.

Emerging research suggests overusing digital devices can be harmful, especially to mental health. But does being overly online truly rot our brains?

Depression is not a normal part of aging, yet it affects millions of older adults around the world. Many older people experience sadness, loss of interest in activities, sleep problems, tiredness, loneliness, and anxiety. Depression in later life can reduce quality of life, make it harder to manage other health problems, and increase the risk […] The post Can Probiotics Help Reduce Depression in …

On 20th March 2026, at the Exchange in Birmingham, we held a workshop on Hearing Voices, Suicidality and AI psychosis, during Philosophy Fortnight. It was supported by University of Birmingham QR funding, the EPIC project, the Royal Institute of Philosophy, and the Birmingham network for Phenomenology and Mental Health. Here we report here from the morning talks, which were all on

ObjectiveThe H1N1 influenza, a highly contagious acute respiratory disease, causes a significant burden on public health, especially during the winter season when the number of cases surges. Emergency department nurses, who are on the frontline of patient care during this period, are exposed to high - stress situations, increasing their risk of developing post - traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). …

IntroductionWhen consumers experience mental health crises, carers are often key supporters and are also impacted significantly themselves. The Prevention and Recovery Care (PARC) model offers a community-based residential program for consumers, in times of mental health crisis. The potential of PARC services to engage carers is under-examined. This study addresses two questions: How do carers ex…

In Ukraine, therapy dogs help people traumatized by war relearn safety, easing panic and rebuilding trust one gentle, carefully guided encounter at a time

Recovery from an eating disorder isn’t a single leap but a series of uncertain steps, often started before you feel truly ready.

‘Pointless’ reviews are wasting public money and ‘significantly harming’ the mental health of claimants, charity says Disabled people with lifelong conditions are repeatedly being put through “pointless” benefit reassessments, contrary to official guidance, new analysis suggests. A study by the anti-poverty charity Z2K has found that hundreds of thousands of disabled people are going through “unn…

Mental healthcare often divides research, clinical work, and lived experience into separate worlds. But true progress may rely on bridging these gaps.

Spending more than an hour and a half in the sun each day could raise your chances of developing depression, dementia and dying early, according to new research. The findings, published in the journal Public Health, challenge the conventional wisdom sunny weather invariably boosts wellbeing. Scientists have long understood excessive sun exposure increases skin cancer risk. However, this study mar…

Recovery-oriented social psychiatry and psychiatric rehabilitation increasingly emphasize rights, participation, community-based care, supported decision-making, supported employment, and prevention-oriented early intervention. Yet formal access to services, information, rehabilitation, legal-administrative procedures, or participation formats does not by itself ensure that people can use these r…

The ongoing Russian-Ukrainian war has triggered a significant refugee crisis, resulting in widespread trauma, displacement, and mental health challenges among affected populations. This study aimed to explore the potential usefulness of logotherapy, a meaning-centered therapy, in addressing the mental health needs of Ukrainian refugees. The research was conducted in a naturalistic scenario of a g…