Experts say President Trump's order, paving the way for scientists to study psychedelic drugs for mental health treatment, has real implications for everyday workers.
Mental health experts say 1 in 10 men suffer from paternal postpartum depression, and it is not a sign that you don't love your baby or partner.
FOX 10 Phoenix: Experts warn about relying on AI for mental health evaluations
Mental health experts are warning that while AI chatbots offer 24/7 accessibility and lower costs, they cannot replace clinical evaluations by licensed professionals. Psychiatrists note that AI lacks ...
The Boston Globe: What experts want you to know about spotting someone in a mental health crisis, and how to help
Experts wish more people spotted signs of mental health problems earlier, such as feeling overwhelmed, not feeling “like yourself,” or shifts in sleep, behavior, and mood.
What experts want you to know about spotting someone in a mental health crisis, and how to help
KCRG on MSN: Mental health experts highlight resources following Iowa City Ped Mall shooting
We Are Iowa: Iowa City shooting highlights need for mental health check-ins, says NAMI executive
After the Iowa City shooting, mental health experts emphasize the importance of connecting with loved ones to combat isolation, urging conversations and empathy.
Iowa City shooting highlights need for mental health check-ins, says NAMI executive
Yahoo: Trump's Bizarre Outburst Has Mental Health Experts Warning About "Narcissistic Collapse"
A paper in JAMA Psychiatry says mental health providers should ask if patients are using artificial intelligence chatbots, just as they would ask patients about sleep habits and substance use.
mental health support in non-health settings, including child protection services, school health programmes, and prisons. The vast care gap for common mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety means countries must also explore innovative approaches to expand and diversify care.
WHO fact sheet on mental disorders, including sections on anxiety disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, schizophrenia, eating disorders, disruptive behaviour and dissocial disorders, neurodevelopmental disorders, risk factors, health systems and social support, as well as WHO's work in these areas.
Leaders from across the world at the Eightieth United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) have adopted the political declaration to combat noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and mental health challenges through a fully integrated approach. This is the outcome of the intergovernmental negotiations in advance of and considered by the fourth high-level meeting of the UNGA on the prevention and control ...
Mental health Mental health is an integral part of health; it is more than the absence of mental illnesses. It is the foundation for well-being and effective functioning of individuals. It includes mental well-being, prevention of mental disorders, treatment and rehabilitation. WHO estimates that the burden of mental health problems in India is 2443 disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) per ...
WHO’s Mental Health Atlas is a periodic survey and report of countries’ mental health policies and programmes, laws, information systems, financing, workforce and services.
More than 1 billion people are living with mental health disorders, according to new data released by the World Health Organization (WHO), with conditions such as anxiety and depression inflicting immense human and economic tolls.
Over a billion people living with mental health conditions – services ...
The document is an opening commentary authored by Dévora Kestel, Director of the Department of Mental Health, Brain Health, and Substance Use at the World Health Organisation. It discusses the prominence of mental health in the preparations for the upcoming UN General Assembly high-level meeting on noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) in September 2025.
Mental health and NCDs: A shared but differentiated agenda for the 2025 ...
Enhance mental health services. Ensure access to confidential, non-judgmental and affordable mental health services which can address issues arising from problematic digital technology use. Promote open dialogue. Encourage conversations about digital well-being within families, schools and communities to reduce stigma and increase awareness.
World Mental Health Day,10 October 2025 Mental health in humanitarian emergencies World Mental Health Day serves as a powerful reminder that there is no health without mental health. This year’s campaign focuses on the urgent need to support the mental health and psychosocial needs of people affected by humanitarian emergencies. Crises such as natural disasters, conflicts, and public health ...
WHO advocates for a comprehensive response to the mental health needs of children and young people, with a focus on strengthening policies and legislation; promoting enabling environments (in homes, schools, communities, workplaces and digital spaces) and building preventive and care services.
The BMJ: Donald Trump’s mental health: are health professionals’ media speculations ethical or dangerous?
Donald Trump is rarely out of the headlines. But amid war, tariffs, and internet memes, is it right for medical professionals to wade into the debate about the US president’s mental health and fitness ...
Donald Trump’s mental health: are health professionals’ media speculations ethical or dangerous?
The New York Times: Trump’s Erratic Behavior and Extreme Comments Revive Mental Health Debate
The Morning Call: How to spot and help someone in a mental health crisis
The National Alliance on Mental Illness in Iowa says now is the perfect time to take a pause and evaluate what’s going on around you.
Boston Herald: Can a single therapy session make a difference? Experts say yes, with the right mindset
Can a single therapy session make a difference? Experts say yes, with the right mindset
The Star: Your brain on spring: How sunny skies and warmer weather affect your mental and physical health
Your brain on spring: How sunny skies and warmer weather affect your mental and physical health
Overview Mental health is a state of mental well-being that enables people to cope with the stresses of life, realize their abilities, learn and work well, and contribute to their community. It has intrinsic and instrumental value and is a basic human right. Mental health exists on a complex continuum, which is experienced differently from one person to the next. At any one time, a diverse set ...
Mental health is more than the absence of mental disorders. Mental health is an integral part of health; indeed, there is no health without mental health. Mental health is determined by a range of socioeconomic, biological and environmental factors. Cost-effective public health and intersectoral strategies and interventions exist to promote, protect and restore mental health.