The Latest Breaking News on Mental health

With 40% of U.S. Teens Reporting Sadness or Hopelessness, Child Psychologists Say Grandparents Are the Overlooked Solution

Weill Cornell child psychologist Dr. Kenneth Barish says grandparents are vital to children's mental health as 40%+ of teens report sadness. New research backs his case.

Medical Daily · Jun 18

How Diallo M. Watts Turned a Family Health Crisis Into a Mission to Expand Access to Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

For Diallo M. Watts, Sr., founder of RxAir360, the journey into healthcare innovation began with a deeply personal experience. When his father was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and began experiencing cognitive decline, Watts found himself searching for answers.

International Business Times · Jun 17

Walter Parazaider, founding member of Chicago, dies aged 81

Founding member of band with hits like If You Leave Me Now and Hard to Say I’m Sorry had Alzheimer’s disease

The Guardian - US · Jun 17

'Part of our grieving': Newcastle group raises more than $20,000 for charity

Tony Houlcroft was raising funds in memory of his wife.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 16

Visualising PTSD

At the age of 17, Juthamanee Diloksopon was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Since the symptoms make it impossible for her to manage daily life, her parents decided to admit her to a hospital for a one-year treatment.

Bangkok Post · Jun 16

Ray Wegrzyn obituary

Other lives: Probation officer who believed people could change and set up a charity for people with Parkinson’s

The Guardian - UK · Jun 16

States Consider Screen Time Restrictions as New Study Finds 61% Higher Depression Risk in Children on Devices Over 4 Hours Daily

A 50,231-child study confirms 4+ daily screen hours raise depression risk 61% in kids. Massachusetts just passed one of America's strictest social media bans.

Medical Daily · Jun 16

Optimi Health Launches Standardized Microdose Psilocybin Products for Clinical Research

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Optimi Health Corp. (NASDAQ: OPTH) (CSE: OPTI) (FSE: 8BN0) (the "Company" or "Optimi"), a commercial-stage GMP pharmaceutical manufacturer of regulated psychedelic drug products, today announced it has completed production of two microdose psilocybin finished drug products, formulated at 1 mg and…

AAP · Jun 16

Bruce Willis Dementia Update: Emma Heming Reveals Star Still Recognises Family In Latest Health News

Emma Heming Willis clarifies misconceptions about Bruce Willis's frontotemporal dementia, emphasising the difference from Alzheimer's and sharing her experiences as a caregiver.

International Business Times UK · Jun 16

Bruce Willis’s wife clears up ‘very common misconception’ about Die Hard star’s dementia

Film star was diagnosed with aphasia in 2022 and frontotemporal dementia a year later

The Independent UK · Jun 16