The Latest Breaking News on Mental health

Scientists seek to understand what causes dementia

Many neurodegenerative diseases, or conditions that result from the loss of function or death of brain cells, remain largely untreatable. Most available treatments target just one of the multiple processes that can lead to neurodegeneration, which may not be effective in completely addressing disease symptoms or progress, if at all.

An experimental drug appears to slow cognitive decline in people with early onset Alzheimer’s.

A life-changing project giving free period underwear to low-income women in Hobart has now expanded across the state, alleviating cost-of-living pressures and reducing landfill.

If you usually feel down at this time of year when the colder and darker days kick in - especially if it affects you daily life - you could have Seasonal Affective Disorder.

When medication fails, new noninvasive treatments provide hope for those suffering from depression

Labour promises extra help and says rise is due to years of underinvestment in health and social care

The pandemic caused an increase in mental health problems, according to new research

Research suggests that the disease takes hold long before any symptoms are displayed, making it harder to treat.

One in four sufferers commonly go two years undiagnosed, one study claims

A study of over 7,000 frontline healthcare workers shows one-in-10 had thoughts of suicide or self-harm during the pandemic.