New research shows even infrequent pot use during adolescence is linked to increased risk of mental-health disorders and poor academic performance.

The OSH Museum of Mental Health in Salem pulls back the curtain on a chapter of American healthcare that most of us would prefer to skip over entirely. The Kirkbride Building stands proud in Salem, a ...

Researchers explore the links between birth control and depression, highlighting potential risks among adolescents.

Objective: To conduct a cost-effectiveness analysis comparing behavioral health integration (BHI) in primary care vs clinical decision support (usual care) for adult pat ...

Scientists want to redesign psychedelics so that they don’t induce a trip—but they still improve mental health.

Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions in the world. It affects hundreds of millions of people and can ...

Can our homes help detect brain changes? New research shows how digital sensing reveals subtle shifts in movement and cognition in everyday life, and can track disease progression.

Adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities reported more anxiety and depression, more treatment use and greater ...

The story of Kaiser Permanente’s chronically inadequate mental health care services has become a nearly 15-year saga, replete with multiple governmental disciplinary actions and almost a ...

Bridgewater is the nation’s only forensic psychiatric facility run by a corrections department, rather than a state mental ...

The world’s largest professional psychiatry organization is preparing for the day when biological indicators help diagnose and treat mental illness.

Prescription opioids are commonly used to treat severe or long-term pain. These medicines can help people manage conditions such as chronic back pain, nerve pain, or pain after surgery. However, ...