The Latest Breaking News from Mental Health

On the face of it, the government’s recently announced targets for improving mental health care are laudable. But without more detail about how those targets will be achieved – and funded – New Zealand’s struggling mental health sector is still running on hope.

'The Anxious Generation' chief researcher holds his ground in what he calls “a normal academic debate.”

The conversation around the therapeutic benefits of cannabis is growing louder, with tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) often at the center of discussion.

Growing cannabis can be an enriching experience, whether you're seeking medicinal benefits, looking for a new hobby, or interested in sustainable gardening practices.

People living in states that enacted tighter abortion restrictions in the wake of the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health decision, which returned regulation of abortion access to state legislatures, are more likely to report elevated levels of mental distress. This is particularly true for people of lower socioeconomic means.

Teenage slang can be hard to decode, but experts say to listen close to this new phrase

Aboriginal Elders in Perth are working with mainstream mental health service leaders to improve mental health services for their community.

A national conversation about potential links between smartphones and digital media and the ongoing teen mental health crisis has reached a fever pitch.

The share of ECB workers reporting suicidal thoughts has spiked in the last three years amid allegations of a toxi work culture.