Canada faces surge in social anxiety
A new Canadian study has found that social anxiety disorder (SAD) now affects nearly 1 in 7 adults — a 71% increase since 2002 — making it one… read more.
A new Canadian study has found that social anxiety disorder (SAD) now affects nearly 1 in 7 adults — a 71% increase since 2002 — making it one… read more.
The total cost of emergency admissions for mental health among children and young people in England rose from £22.5 million in 2012/13 to £87.3 million in 2021/22, finds… read more.
Nearly 1.2 billion people worldwide are living with a mental disorder, nearly double the number recorded in 1990. According to a new study, this stark rise has placed… read more.
Current evidence does not support a causal link between the use of almost all antidepressants during pregnancy and an increased risk of neurodevelopmental disorders, including autism and attention-deficit/hyperactivity… read more.
New research presented at this year’s European Congress on Obesity in Istanbul, Turkey (12-15 May) shows that higher body mass index (BMI) is associated with more financial problems,… read more.
Occupational burnout is a growing threat to care quality, workforce retention and physician well-being. Pregnant and postpartum physicians-in-training are especially at risk, facing stigma, limited support, and physical… read more.
People with self-reported poorer mental health also report worse quality of care and lower confidence in healthcare systems, according to a study published May 5th in the open-access journal PLOS… read more.
Insomnia is a common problem, affecting as many as 20% to 60% of perimenopausal and postmenopausal US women. Because of its possible severe physical and psychological effects, ongoing… read more.
Johnson & Johnson announced that the FDA has approved a supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) based on long-term data evaluating the safety and efficacy of Caplyta (lumateperone) for… read more.
A new scoping review from the University of Toronto reveals that caregivers of loved ones with ovarian cancer face significant emotional strain, heavy caregiving responsibilities, and limited support… read more.
A cancer diagnosis can upend any life. For young adults already navigating a step into independence, it can be especially distressing. But there are few evidence-based interventions to… read more.
The use of psilocybin, the hallucinogenic compound found in “magic mushrooms,” is rising in the United States alongside de‑criminalization efforts in several states and local jurisdictions, as well… read more.