Mental Health Awareness Month has been observed in May in the United States since 1949. This movement strives to reduce the stigma surrounding mental illness while raising awareness of those living with mental or behavioral health issues.
Join us as we observe Mental Health Awareness Month and explore some of the latest stories about mental health below.
10 Types of Mental Health Disorders
Mental health disorders affect both men and women of every ethnicity. In some cases, people may be living with several types of mental disorders despite these disorders affecting their thoughts, feelings, and behavior.
As the Covid-19 Crisis Ebbs, Experts Brace for Some to Experience Psychological Fallout
The end of the emergency phase of the pandemic is in sight in the United States, at least for now. But as the weight of the crisis is lifted, experts are also anticipating a long-term impact on people’s mental health.
The Mental Health Benefits of Individual Counseling
Individual counseling can have a profoundly positive impact on your mental health. Whether you’re experiencing signs and symptoms of anxiety disorder or struggling with substance abuse and depression, individual counseling can provide a clear path forward.
The Psychedelic Revolution Is Coming. Psychiatry May Never Be the Same.
Psilocybin and MDMA are poised to be the hottest new therapeutics since Prozac. Universities want in, and so does Wall Street. Some worry a push to loosen access could bring unintended consequences.
Researchers Identify a Psychedelic-like Drug Without the Hallucinogenic Side Effects
Psychedelic drugs have shown promise for treating neuropsychiatric disorders like depression and posttraumatic stress disorder. However, due to their hallucinatory side effects, some researchers are trying to identify drugs that could offer the benefits of psychedelics without causing hallucinations. Researchers now report they have identified one such drug through the development of a genetically encoded fluorescent sensor — called psychLight — that can screen for hallucinogenic potential.
The Signs and Symptoms of Depression
Feeling sad is a normal part of life. However, there are several common signs and symptoms of depression that might help you identify whether it’s time to explore professional depression treatment.
Ketamine Might be the Most Important Breakthrough in Antidepressant Treatment in Decades
Ketamine has been used safely as a surgical anesthetic since 1970. Research showing its benefit as a safe, rapidly-acting antidepressant medication has been published since the early 2000s. In the last several years, we have seen more and more studies showing its safety and effectiveness in treatment-resistant depression
Neuroimaging Study Discovers Alterations in Brain circuits that Contribute to Alcohol Use Disorder
Research Snapshot: Neuroimaging research is the first to show an area of the brain’s role in early abstinence from alcohol, revealing key sex differences.
Tips, Resources, and Services to Maintain and Manage Mental Health Year-round
Explore this helpful roundup of tips, resources, and services to maintain and manage mental health year-round.
Effects of COVID-19 on College Students’ Mental Health in the United States
Student mental health in higher education has been an increasing concern. The COVID-19 pandemic situation has brought this vulnerable population into renewed focus.
Study: 1 in 9 Kids Develop Mental Health Issues After Concussion
Researchers found that many children and teenagers develop mental health issues after a concussion, especially those who experience lingering concussion symptoms. The most common symptoms include depression, anxiety, and difficulty concentrating.