New Study Links Screen Time to Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
OCD can develop from excessive screen time, new research shows.
Mental Health
Study Suggests Lack of Mental Health Resources Increases Youth Suicide
A lack of mental health providers, especially in poverty-stricken areas, can lead to a higher adolescent suicide rate.
Fireside Project’s Diverse Peer Support Line Helps Psychedelic Users
Peer support phone line is staffed with BIPOC and transgender respondents, military veterans and other marginalized groups.
Offering Prenatal Mental Health Care May Reduce Postpartum Risk
New study searches for link between prenatal mental health care and preventing postpartum depression.
Being Constantly Online is Damaging the PFC, Research Shows
To restore the health of the prefrontal cortex, people need to spend more time offline, studies show.
Online Only Students are Reporting Depression and Anxiety Symptoms
Students are reporting higher levels of psychological distress after transitioning to online courses.
Neurosis and High Blood Pressure May be Linked, New Study Shows
Abnormal blood pressure readings may be associated with poor mental health.
Intergenerational Trauma Awareness is Vital in the Counseling Field
A movement to diversify therapy has drawn more attention to the issue of intergenerational trauma.
Caring for Younger Generations Improves Grandparent Mental Health
Seniors who care for grandchildren are less likely than those who care for sick spouses to feel lonely.
Implicit Bias Against Black Patients Prevails in the Mental Health Field
Black patients are disproportionately misdiagnosed with mental health disorders.