Effective treatment for mental health disorders remains the exception rather than the rule. A new 21-country study reveals where in the treatment cascade people are most likely to drop out and which factors improve the odds of getting the care they need.
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Women with ADHD are up to 4 times more likely to experience severe premenstrual mood symptoms than those without ADHD, especially if they also live with depression or anxiety. This new UK study shines a light on a neglected area of research, and calls for better awareness, assessment, and support.
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Why do people who were maltreated as children face higher risks of both mental and physical illness? A new Mendelian randomisation study suggests that metabolic markers — like triglycerides and blood sugar — may be part of the chain connecting adversity to later multimorbidity.
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Negative core beliefs like “I’m worthless” or “people can’t be trusted” are linked to hallucinations, paranoia, and suicidality. This new systematic review shows how deep-rooted schemas shape psychosis, and what this means for psychological therapies.
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Fragmented systems leave many homeless women with severe mental illness excluded from care, re-traumatised, and at risk. This study developed a gender-sensitive housing model that integrates tertiary care, transitional homes, and community reintegration; centring dignity, safety, and recovery.
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Beta-blockers like propranolol are being prescribed more often for anxiety in UK primary care, even though they don’t appear in national guidelines. This new qualitative study explores why GPs turn to them, and what that says about evidence, safety, and patient choice.
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What works better for young people with depression: therapy or medication? This new analysis shows why the trials may be too different to compare, and why value-based decisions matter more than ever.
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With classroom mental health programmes on the rise, this review raises an important question: are we doing more harm than good? The evidence suggests universal interventions may not be right for everyone.
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Psychiatric disorders are highly heritable, but are the genes we identify in GWAS the same ones our medications target? This new study digs into the overlap and raises questions about how we develop treatments.
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Natural disasters often trigger serious mental health problems, but can these be prevented? This new meta-analysis tested psychological and psychosocial interventions aimed at survivors and first responders, and the results may surprise you.
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