New motherhood is often portrayed as a time of joy but it can also be filled with fears and complicated feelings. Here’s how you can get help and support.
What do we know so far about this promising form of treatment and how it might help people with a range of neurological conditions? And is it living up to its promise for people with depression?
Medications can open a biological window of opportunity for psychotherapy to take advantage of.
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Combining psychotherapy with medication can lead to more immediate and enduring results by boosting the brain’s neuroplasticity.
LGBTQ+ caregivers from racial minorities reported experiencing poorer family quality of life and higher depressive symptoms.
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Discrimination, isolation and stigma related to sexual orientation or gender identity likely contribute to the higher rates of depression and lower quality of life of LGBTQ+ caregivers.
More than half our interviewees described feelings of profound anguish as long COVID forced them to doubt their identity and question their life purpose
One study has found that only 20% of Asian college students diagnosed with a mental health disorder receive treatment.
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An increase in anti-Asian hate incidents during the pandemic contributed to a rise in depression among Asian and Asian American college students, a study found.
No longer enjoying the things you used to can also be a symptom of other mental health conditions.
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‘Anhedonia’ affects up to 75% of people with depression.
During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, social media was awash with promotions for ADHD as an explanation for people’s overwhelmed state of mind.
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The COVID-19 pandemic may have played a considerable role in the uptick of adults being treated for ADHD. But more data is needed to determine whether the trends will continue.
You can call 988 for yourself, or for a friend or family member.
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The six books on this year’s Miles Franklin shortlist vary in style, themes and the writers’ experience, with veteran novelists and debuts – including an international prize-winner and a 26-year-old.
Psychedelics like ketamine affect chemical messengers in the brain.
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Cognitive immobility, brought on by being separated from family, can lead to emotional exhaustion, anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder.
There is often a long delay between the onset of bipolar symptoms and correct diagnosis and treatment which puts vulnerable young people at risk of suicide.
In the past, workers have been warned not to disclose their mental illness at work for fear of discrimination. But there can be many positives to telling your boss.