Research adds to evidence that viral infections contribute to development of dementia
Research increases scrutiny over levels of state support for adults who look after children and elderly relatives
Trieste’s community-based approach to mental illness contrasts with the large institutions of countries such as Japan
Research shows that for companies, investing in employee wellbeing pays off
Community-based approaches provide startling results without need for expensive clinical care
Several factors could be contributing but experts are yet to reach a consensus on an explanation for the rapid decline
Six-fold rise in job ads that mention conditions such as ADHD and autism since 2019, data shows
From video games to personal avatars, researchers are looking to develop a new generation of digital tools that do not involve taking a drug or therapy
This series examines how employers and governments are tackling the rise in depression and other conditions — and the new therapies being developed
About 12bn working days lost to depression and anxiety each year, costing global economy $1tn
As anxieties about mental health increase, many headteachers are prohibiting phone use for students. Should the government make that mandatory?
In-house counselling is becoming more common, but the country’s high-pressure corporate culture persists
High levels of post-pandemic absenteeism are creating problems for employers
Research has shown a link between social media apps and eating disorders, depression and anxiety among young people
US pharma group says patients who took Emraclidine in clinical trials failed to show a significant decline in symptoms
Long-awaited mental health bill will end use of prison cells for people experiencing severe mental illness
US mental health professionals take out full-page ad to warn that former president ‘is an existential threat to democracy’
Treating today’s mental and physical conditions may be a challenge, but their prevalence is actually a good sign
The UK’s ‘Prevent’ initiative was set up to identify young people prone to radicalisation. Are we now in danger of criminalising vulnerability?
Oxford university research comes as number of children treated by NHS mental health services surges
Drug company made claims even though a study of donanemab’s preventive potential is not due to end until 2027
Once an entertainment gimmick, the practice is becoming a powerful wellness tool
A record 35% of people aged 18-24 were classed as ‘inactive’ this year, driven by a mental health crisis
A bill in the Philippines is trying to secure time off for workers after a break-up. Could it improve productivity elsewhere?
But the healthcare system in the US still struggles to provide adequate care for those with serious mental illness
