Mental Well-Being

Using cannabis and tobacco together may sharply increase the risk of psychosis

A new study published in Nature Mental Health has found evidence that using cannabis and tobacco together appears to substantially increase the risk of developing...

When systems fail children: what coroners’ reports reveal about preventable factors in adolescent suicide

Suicide is among the most frequent causes of death among children and adolescents in the UK (Office for National Statistics, 2025a), with up...

Should we treat trauma in personality disorder even without a PTSD diagnosis?

You are working with a patient who struggles with intense emotions, unstable relationships, and a long history of...

How sleep changes across later life, and what it means for mental health

Think about the last time you had a bad night of sleep: maybe you snapped at someone you...

Chronic pain in mental disorders: a widely overlooked comorbidity

A patient comes in with depression. She describes low mood, restless nights, and a gradual withdrawal from the...

Are Antidepressants Dangerous? The Truth About Violence, Overuse, and Fear

Robert Kennedy Jr. is now coming after antidepressants as part of his Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) nonsense.1...

Tackling loneliness could reduce depression for sexual minority older adults

What does loneliness actually feel like? It’s not only about being physically alone, but rather a feeling that is...

Suicide prevention must address homelessness, not just mental health

Suicide prevention research has historically focused on individual-level risk factors, including mental health conditions, previous self-harm and/or suicidal...