The Latest Breaking News from Mental Health

Millions of women in UK face severe period pain but symptoms dismissed, survey finds

Vast majority of women have experienced mental health problems in relation to their period

The Guardian - UK · Sep 14, 2023

Campaign launched to hear voices of young people ahead of general election

The latest survey is a follow-up to The Big Ask which reached 500,000 young people in 2021.

The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2023

How Canada can make better progress on disability inclusion

According to the World Health Organization, around 16 per cent of the world’s population, just over one billion people, are living with a disability. In Canada, research shows that up to 30 per cent of Canadians are living with a disability. That includes people with mental health conditions, mobility issues…

The Conversation · Sep 13, 2023

California's Assembly votes for ballot measure that would change how mental health care is funded

Lawmakers in California's state Assembly have voted to put a measure before voters next March that would overhaul the way counties are funding mental and behavioral health programs

The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2023

No Help for California Youths Denied Mental Health Care

As insurers reject coverage amid soaring anxiety and depression, a bill to help children and teens is quietly killed.

Capital & Main · Sep 12, 2023

Tele MANAS records highest number of calls seeking help for sleep disorders

Since its inception in October last year, Tele MANAS, the government-run national tele-mental health helpline, has recorded the highest number of calls seeking help for sleep orders. Of the nearly three lakh calls received so far, over 34,000 were made for sleep disturbance. Calls seeking help for sadness, stress, and…

The Hindu · Sep 12, 2023

Psychedelic treatment in mental health lacks evidence, Australian experts say

Monash University study reveals a hesitancy to support widespread use of psilocybin and MDMA due to concerns about poor quality of evidence

The Guardian - AU · Sep 12, 2023

Cyberbullying Linked To Eating Disorders In Victims And Perps

Cyberbullying has increased in prevalence among adolescents and significantly impacts mental health. 

Zenger · Sep 12, 2023

Too much screen time is causing sleep deprivation in teens, tweens

Parents should learn the signs of sleep deprivation, and how to keep kids from over-using smart devices and social media that contribute to the problem, a pediatrician writes.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 12, 2023

Employees across North America and Europe are struggling with depression and anxiety. Here’s when it peaks, according to the largest study of its kind

'When 75% of working people report having low-to-moderate energy levels on average throughout the day, society itself suffers.'

Fortune · Sep 12, 2023