The prevalence of psychological distress caused by a mismatch between birth sex and gender identity, formally known as gender dysphoria, likely rose 50-fold nationwide between 2011 and 2021, suggests ...

The prevalence of diagnosed disorders from recurrent use of sedative, hypnotic and anti-anxiety medications in adolescents and young adults has increased sharply since 2001, according to researchers.

South Africa's new maternity care guidelines address a critical gap by recognising maternal mental health, yet implementation ...

The trend warrants attention, given treatment difficulties and the association with other substance use issues, says lead ...

Johnson & Johnson has announced the FDA’s approval of a first-of-its-kind, esketamine nasal spray called Spravato for the ...

Encephalitis survivors experience hidden mental health struggles and there is an urgent need for improved support within the ...

As the Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages Porch learns more about sound baths, local practitioner Shenna Jean joins the News On 6 team to share more about the relaxing technique.

If you’ve been diagnosed with major depressive disorder or a form of anxiety, your mental health provider may prescribe the ...

Cancer causes outsiders to focus on the physiological, but it's vital that we care for the mental health of patients too.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration ( FDA) has approved the use of a nasal spray as a standalone treatment for major depressive disorder, offering a new option for those struggling with ...

The team categorized pediatric obesity treatment response, based on changes in body mass index standard deviation score, as ...

When obese children receive weight-loss treatment, the effects last throughout their lives, and their risk of significant ...