First study of its kind to examine gang violence and psychiatric illness finds unprecedented levels of mental health problems among young male gang members.
Develop self-awareness with lessons from the research
Alcohol use, sexual activity and marijuana usage rates have fallen, but the rate of long-term mental health issues and emotional problems is rising.
Virtual Therapy: VR is taking off in the film and gaming industries, and now the medical profession are taking interest. New software is helping patients aro...
It's time to change and stop hiding mental health and start opening up and talking. Here is some advice on how you can talk to friends and family.
Youth and young adults with internalizing problems such as depression and anxiety and externalizing problems such as attention-deficit/hy...
Mental health problems can cause a person to have difficulty dealing with day to day life and the first step to curing it is identifying it.
Studies reveal greater likelihood of attention disorders, shyness and anxiety in childhood and then adulthood for survivors with very low birth weight of 1kg
Teens who use their cellphones after lights out may be at increased risk for mental health problems, as well as lost sleep
Mental health is a serious issue in the United States and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimate as much as 25 percent of the American population has some form of mental illness. If you or a loved one is dealing with the effects of a mental illness, it can be difficult to …
New research from North Carolina State University and the University of British Columbia finds that a woman's lifetime history of drug use can help predict ...
The number of children being referred to mental health services in North Somerset has increased by 10 per cent in the past year.
Some counselors, treating patients with issues such as stress, anxiety and depression, are turning to cooking classes to help them cope with mental health problems.
The new study is the first to prospectively look at childhood cat ownership and the infection of the parasite Toxoplasma gondii as a risk factor for psychosis.
Internet addiction may increase the risk of mental health problems like ADHD and depression in youngsters, reported researchers recently. The results of their study may help shed light on how to medically approach mental health issues.
A study highlighting the effectiveness of using positive memories and images to help generate positive emotions has been published by researchers. The work suggests that savouring positive memories can generate positive emotions. Increasing positive emotion can have a range of benefits including reducing attention to and experiences of threat.
Many people will be relieved that Congress did not repeal the Affordable Care Act. Whilst those of us with an interest in mental health have a cause to c...
The Trump administration has rescinded federal protections for transgender kids in public schools, a move that the American Academy of Pediatrics condemns.
New research undermines previous links between the two
First Lady Chirlane McCray launched a new program at Bellevue Hospital Tuesday for kids struggling with mental health problems.