As psychedelic treatments for depression gain popularity, a new review warns of potential overestimations in their efficacy and calls for balanced expectations and responsible science communication.

Amid dissatisfaction with the DSM, experts debate whether the HiTOP model offers a credible alternative.

Eric Reinhart's latest piece in NEJM challenges the clinical focus of American healthcare, advocating for cash transfers and social welfare programs as vital tools to combat health inequities exacerbated by poverty.

Recent findings suggest that the €425 million reported by medical device companies might just be the tip of the iceberg, as an industry-controlled database likely minimizes the scope of financial ties.

Despite guidance that the drugs should only be used short-term, about a third of patients indicated long-term benzo use.

A recent study finds significant disparities in how psychopathology symptoms are perceived in Black versus White children, with serious implications for treatment and support.

New findings challenge traditional views on the origins of mental disorders, revealing the significant role of childhood trauma.

Scholars explore how mentalization, an interpersonal effect of psychotherapy, contributes to mental health and healing.

Among those who experienced childhood maltreatment, child sexual abuse was most strongly connected to the development of psychosis.

Moncrieff et al. write, “There is abundant evidence that it is the context of our lives and not the balance of our chemicals that offer the most insight into depression.”

Voice-hearers in Shanghai find positive messages and guidance in their experiences, challenging Western perceptions of psychosis.

Recent research reveals how antipsychotic medications can significantly impact users' identity and self-image, challenging existing clinical approaches.

A new experimental study finds that genetic explanations of psychiatric disorders contribute to social distancing from individuals diagnosed with mental illness.

New research finds adverse childhood experiences are widespread and linked to poor sleep, lower academic achievement, and emotional and behavioral problems.

About half of the large antidepressant trials are biased enough to be considered “seeding trials,” according to the researchers.

A new study reveals the strengths and limitations of community-based mental health initiatives in the Global South.

Indigenous researcher and Harvard psychologist Joe Gone shares his own history to expose the limitations of mainstream psychology.

A new study of autistic adults and their support networks post-diagnosis, reveals the crucial role of peer support and the neurodiversity community.

A comprehensive review indicates that children exposed to antipsychotics in the womb face an increased risk of ADHD and developmental delays.

A study involving over 8,000 patients challenges the effectiveness of depression screening in primary care settings.

A new article critically examines the shortcomings of a top-ranked public health program, drawing attention to the economic and political structures that impact health.

Research undermines the prolonged use of antipsychotics in schizophrenia treatment, suggesting improved social functioning and quality of life with discontinuation.

The closer anxiety is to one's self-concept, the greater the likelihood of adopting counterproductive avoidance behaviors.

A new research study in Finland indicates a concerning rise in polypharmacy among children and adolescents being treated with antipsychotic drugs, highlighting the need for more cautious prescription practices.

Fiala-Butora's analysis exposes a rift in mental health laws, challenging Europe to align with broader human rights standards.

A new article engages with peer support workers and draws from mad studies and post-humanist theories to put forward an activist oriented method for mental health research.

Researchers propose a transformative strategy that emphasizes the role of narratives and social context in addressing childhood trauma and substance use.

New research suggests that depressive symptoms may be primarily driven by adverse childhood experiences.

Amidst a surge in interest in psychedelic-assisted therapy, a new critique highlights serious methodological flaws, urging for a reevaluation of how these studies are conducted and interpreted.

Exposure to screens at a young age can decrease communication from parents, stunting language learning and development.

Anne Zimmerman argues that the US has a moral and legal obligation to provide housing and respect the human rights of the homeless.

A new review of reported adverse events in psychotherapy clinical trials reveals a lack of consistency in assessing harms, making it hard for service users to weigh risks and benefits.

Service users in open-door inpatient psychiatric wards reported feeling more safe and less coercion than those in treatment-as-usual wards.

In this new study, exposure to maternal anxiety in utero also harmed child development.

A new study analyzing APA mood disorder handbooks reveals outdated narratives of depression continue to dominate.

New research finds insomnia, anxiety, and depression are common symptoms of antipsychotic withdrawal, highlighting difficulties of discontinuation.

John Ioannidis reviewed the most highly cited clinical trials, revealing extent of pharma influence on science.

Researchers exploring the effects of colonial mentality call for a decolonial approach to psychology, beyond the confines of traditional medical models.

Helena Hansen advocates for integrating U.S. structural competency with Latin American social medicine to reshape mental healthcare into a vehicle for social change and justice.

A new study highlights the benefits of a partial watchful waiting approach as a first-line treatment to non-suicidal depressive symptoms.

New research finds the negative drug effects most commonly associated with initiating antidepressant discontinuation are anxiety, suicidal thoughts, vomiting, and rashes.

New meta-analysis reveals that exercise beats antidepressants and CBT for depression.

Nursing scholars explore the crisis in psychiatry's approach to psychosis and highlights the potential for mental health nurses to drive scientific revolution.

Study finds alarming spike in suicide risk immediately following hospitalization, urging reforms in mental health care practices.

Janis H. Jenkins uncovers the cultural dynamics shaping perceptions of mental health treatments, challenging the oversimplified concept of a "chemical imbalance" in psychiatric discourse.

Research sheds light on the impact of antidepressants on sexual dysfunction, emphasizing the need for patient-physician communication.

While the study can’t confirm causality, it does contradict the notion that antidepressants reduce suicide at the population level.

A new study from Brazil challenges conventional mental health practices, advocating for socially sensitive therapy to empower individuals and address systemic inequities.

A new study unveils the hidden ethical challenges in the burgeoning world of consumer mental health apps, questioning their efficacy and privacy measures.

A new article sheds light on the crucial intersection of critical psychology and the neurodiversity movement, advocating for the inclusion of autistic voices in mainstream psychology.