The Latest Breaking News from Mental Health

Meta is being sued by a majority of U.S. states for allegedly fueling the national youth mental health crisis. Parents don't have to wait for a verdict to intervene

Adolescents who spend more time on social media have an increased risk of symptoms of anxiety and depression.

Fortune · Oct 24, 2023

States sue Meta, claiming Instagram, Facebook fueled youth mental health crisis

More than 40 states filed legal actions against Meta on Tuesday, alleging that the company intentionally designed features that hooked a generation of young people.

WEKU · Oct 24, 2023

States sue Meta for harming young people's mental health, collecting data on children

A group of 33 states including California, New York, Arizona and Indiana are suing Meta Platforms Inc. for harming young people’s mental health and contributing the youth mental health crisis by knowingly designing features on Instagram and Facebook that addict children to the platforms

The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2023

Stop thinking men are hot because they’ve done therapy

Stating that you’ll only date men who have had therapy is likely to set off a wave of emotional dishonesty, says Oliver Keens

The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2023

Screening New Dads For Depression Could Boost Moms’ Mental Health, Study Finds

New study suggests screening new dads for depression could benefit both parents' mental health.

Zenger · Oct 23, 2023

Stephen Fry says psychiatry ‘saved his life’ as he backs campaign for profession

It comes amid a ‘mental health emergency’ in England, according to the Royal College of Psychiatrists.

The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2023

Judge orders release of man who was accused of plotting IS-inspired truck attacks near Washington

A federal judge has ordered the release of a Maryland man who has been imprisoned for more than four years on charges that he plotted Islamic State group-inspired attacks at an airport and at an entertainment complex in the Washington, D

The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2023

How antidepressants, ketamine and psychedelic drugs may make brains more flexible – new research

The first-line pharmacological treatment for major depressive disorder (MDD) are antidepressant drugs known as selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors (SSRIs). But a significant proportion of people don’t respond to these drugs.

The Conversation · Oct 23, 2023

The founder of startup Bonobos hid a bipolar diagnosis for decades. Now he’s on a mission to destigmatize mental health at work

Speaking to Fortune Andy Dunn highlighted the power of personal disclosure as a leadership strategy.

Fortune · Oct 23, 2023

Alexander Volkanovski’s bravest move yet? Talking about his mental health

Comment: After suffering an early knockout by Islam Makhachev in a short-notice fight, Volkanovski opened up on his mental health. His next challenge is to work on that, before he returns to work in the ring

The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2023