Mental Health

In a quiet corner of a community garden in New Haven, Connecticut, a beehive waits patiently. Seven teenagers gather here, ready to check on its health. Before they begin, they prepare carefully. Under a large oak tree, they put on bee suits in soft shades of pink, white, and pale…

Weight bias is a widespread form of prejudice that most directly harms people with larger bodies. Even though mental health professionals aim to provide fair and culturally sensitive care, weight bias in therapy settings remains poorly understood. This review looks at how weight bias appears in mental health care and…

A new study by researchers at Columbia and Cornell universities has found that addictive use of social media, video games, or mobile phones—but not total screen time—is linked to worse mental health in preteens. Published June 18 in JAMA, the study followed nearly 4,300 children starting at age 8 over…

Schizophrenia is one of the most complex and misunderstood mental health conditions, affecting millions of people worldwide. Those who live with it often experience hallucinations, delusions, disorganized thinking, and emotional difficulties, making everyday life a challenge. For decades, researchers have been searching for better treatments—and perhaps even a cure—but the…

Hallucinations are sensory experiences that appear real but are created by the mind. They can affect any of the five senses—hearing, seeing, smelling, tasting, or feeling things that aren’t actually there. While many people associate hallucinations with conditions like schizophrenia, they can actually occur in a variety of mental health…

We all experience emotional ups and downs—joy, sadness, excitement, or frustration—as part of being human. But when these emotional states become extreme, long-lasting, and interfere with daily life, they may signal a mood disorder. Mood disorders are a category of mental health conditions characterized by significant disturbances in a person’s…

Bipolar disorder is a complex mental health condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Among its various subtypes, bipolar 1 disorder with psychotic features stands out as one of the most severe forms. This condition not only involves extreme mood swings—ranging from manic highs to depressive lows—but also includes episodes…

Understanding mental disturbance requires a deep dive into human psychology, emotions, and behavior. A mentally disturbed person is someone whose thoughts, feelings, or actions significantly deviate from what is considered normal or healthy, often causing distress to themselves or others. This term is broad and can refer to various psychological…

Public health is a field dedicated to improving the well-being of communities through prevention, education, and policy-making. Among its primary concerns are diseases that pose significant threats to large populations, often due to their ability to spread rapidly, cause severe illness, or lead to long-term health complications. These diseases are…

LONDON – A new report from Medscape UK reveals serious concerns about the mental and physical health of doctors, with many struggling under the pressure of their jobs. The Medscape UK Wellness and Life Outside of Work Report 2025, released today, shows that 14% of doctors feel both burned out…