Psychiatry’s tendency to label non-normative emotions as disorders contributes to affective injustice, distorting emotional self-understanding and deepening inequality.

New research shows long-term psychoanalytic therapy outperforms CBT for depression in childhood trauma survivors.

A recent lawsuit against Yale University has ignited critical conversations about the treatment of students facing mental health crises. As institutions prioritize liability over care, calls for reform grow louder.

A new study reveals that antidepressants, commonly prescribed to post-menopausal women, may increase risks of falls, cognitive decline, and cardiovascular issues, raising questions about their overuse in this population.

John Read finds that as many as 1 in 15 ECT recipients experience life-threatening cardiac events.

An Atlanta hospital’s bold experiment with Open Dialogue and patient-centered care faces resistance in a system built on biomedical authority.

As psychopharmacology struggles to produce consistent results, evolutionary psychiatry proposes a new approach that focuses on behavior and functionality.

A recent study uncovers the cultural and systemic barriers minority women face in accessing effective mental health treatment for anxiety and depression.

Moreover, “medical brutality” in the emergency room is all too common; a new paradigm is needed.

In the midst of a fervor to medicalize psychedelics as the next big thing in mental health treatment, a group of scholars is urging a broader, humanities-based approach.

As the American Psychological Association continues to reckon with the field's historical ties to racism, a group of psychologists is raising an urgent question: Is the pursuit of "good" science perpetuating harm?

A new study underscores the profound impact of childhood adversity on mental health, with a potential mitigating role for a healthy lifestyle, particularly among boys.

Disproportionality analysis shows the weight loss injection semaglutide is linked to an increased risk of suicide, especially for those also taking psychiatric drugs.

A recent study exposes the unintended consequences of policing strategies that target unhoused communities, highlighting the need for systemic change beyond law enforcement.

A new study highlights the profound personal and professional transformation experienced by NHS practitioners undergoing Open Dialogue training, but also reveals tensions with the conventional mental health care system.

A new study uncovers how pharma companies target under-resourced healthcare institutions, less-experienced providers, and patient advocacy groups to drive opioid prescriptions.

Good “mental health” comes from having fewer bad things happen to you, not genetics or brain chemistry.

A new article calls for embracing participatory design methods to reconsider the DSM's role as a "boundary object" and conversation piece, rather than a determinative classification system.

A new study finds for-profit ownership of outpatient and residential behavioral healthcare treatment centers has increased over the past decade.

A new study highlights the crucial need for better supervision and culturally tailored training for peer support workers to improve mental health outcomes in Native American populations.

Self-labeling with depression is linked to poorer mental health outcomes, even when accounting for symptom severity.

New research reveals how rising housing costs disproportionately impact renters and young adults, exacerbating mental health issues.

South African scholars take a look at the life and work of liberation-focused psychologist Mohamed Seedat.

New research highlights the ethical responsibilities of clinicians in supporting patients who choose to reduce or discontinue antipsychotic medication.

Analyzing texts from 1970-2016, researchers find “concept creep” and increased medicalization of normal human experiences like grief and stress.

Carl I. Cohen's recent article explores how neoliberalism has distorted the recovery movement philosophy in mental health.

Thomas Teo argues that the relentless pursuit of scientific methods in psychology has overshadowed the profound complexities of human subjectivity. It's time for psychologists to prioritize critical thinking and reflection over rigid experimentation.

A new study by Walter Wai Tak Chan critiques the consumer, survivor, ex-patient (CSX) movement's failure to consistently engage with anti-racism and Indigenous thought.

A novel, trauma-informed approach to deescalation training in psychiatric settings may improve care and reduce coercion.

Employment—with the social and financial benefits that it brings—is crucial to the well-being of veterans.

A new study co-produced with individuals who have experienced police apprehension calls for a radical shift in how society responds to mental health emergencies.

Steven D. Hollon’s research suggests that viewing depression as an evolved adaptation could reshape how we treat it, emphasizing psychotherapy over medication.

In his recent study, Jonathan Adams examines the ethical and social implications of digital mental health technologies. Experts express concerns over privacy breaches, biases, and the potential for increased inequity.

A recent study highlights the profound impact of childhood trauma on recovery outcomes for individuals experiencing their first episode of psychosis.

The sponsored posts were not always labeled as paid ads, and the doctors did not appear to have the appropriate expertise to evaluate the drugs.

A new study on the experiences of Incels reveals the roots of their struggles and proposes alternative resources to mitigate loneliness and enhance self-esteem and interpersonal connections.

A new article highlights the impact of TikTok influencers on the public’s understanding of psychiatric diagnoses like ADHD, raising concerns about the intersection of social media, profit-driven algorithms, and mental health discourse.

A recent study highlights the negative experiences of involuntary psychiatric hospital admissions, revealing deep-seated issues of racism, discrimination, and lack of support within the mental healthcare system.

The researchers found an increased risk of fetal death with SSRI use at any stage of pregnancy.

Researchers believe that a "pattern theory of self" can lead to more compassionate forms of clinical and research interviewing

A new special issue delves into the psychological dimensions of caste, advocating for a transformative critical psychology approach to address deep-rooted social injustices.

A new study finds clinical psychologists with lived experience of mental illness are adversely impacted by witnessing discrimination and stigma.

In a new study, service users with first-episode psychosis explored their experience of wellbeing through group discussions and art.

Depression and anxiety led the way, with massive improvements via placebo alone.

Psychiatrists at the Yale Department of Psychiatry explore how racism drives the misdiagnosis of schizophrenia through a review of one patient’s case.

Phoebe Friesen outlines six critical reasons why participatory research in psychiatry is essential for ethical and epistemic progress.

Leading psychiatrists in Brazil argue for a shift away from current psychiatric practices towards more holistic models that address the social and environmental factors contributing to mental health issues.

New research reveals the intense stigma faced by adolescents with psychosis in Denmark and their methods of strategic disclosure.

Researchers link self-diagnosing to concept creep and express “concerns about pathologization of everyday life.”

Leading mental health websites inaccurately describe depression as a cause of its own symptoms, perpetuating a significant public misconception.