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Some of the most vulnerable children and young people are failing to get access to mental health support despite much higher levels of need, according to new research from the University of Cambridge.

Intrusive thoughts, irrational fears, and a brain that doesn’t always know best

Adults who experienced emotional abuse in childhood often battle destructive thought patterns like rumination and emotional avoidance. A new study suggests that chronic shame serves as the psychological bridge linking early maltreatment to these harmful habits.

Like many caregivers, Dolly Parton didn’t take care of her own health while caring for her ailing husband. That’s not unusual, even among people with resources.

Trauma, arousal, sexual reenactment, BDSM, and the desires people are afraid to confess

Waiting for a crisis before getting help isn't a good idea. Learn here how early intervention for mental health conditions can prevent problems from escalating.

From the Knicks’ first title in 53 years to Spain’s World Cup win, this summer of live sports had everyone hooked. Psychologists explain why watching sports might actually be good for your mental health.

Young people are telling us their mental health is suffering. A new study shows why we should believe them.

A new report sheds some light on our youth and their use of AI

People who experienced abuse during childhood may automatically lock their attention onto signs of anger. A new brain wave study reveals that survival adaptations tied to early trauma manifest as involuntary reflexes rather than conscious emotional evaluations.

Society often doubts memories of childhood trauma, assuming emotions distort the past. However, a major new study reveals that survivors are highly reliable narrators, with accounts of abuse remaining remarkably stable over time.

A new study of 30,000 children shows environmental unpredictability predicts depression and anxiety beyond ACEs.

A recent study suggests that a brief suicide prevention program is being successfully delivered to at-risk veterans across the Veterans Health Administration. These findings offer insights that can help healthcare systems improve their suicide prevention strategies.

Learn how simple conversations, supervision, and everyday choices can help protect children and prevent child sexual abuse.

Technology is changing childhood. Thorn’s “Don’t Look Away” Conversation Starter Kit helps people talk more openly about child sexual abuse in the digital age.

KARA reports on the issues of at risk children by curating a wide lens on child abuse and child protection. This post pulls together recent coverage from newspapers, universities, public health de…

Decades ago, pioneering research linked mental illness and economic deprivation. It’s time to take the implications seriously

We oversimplify psychology because complexity is harder to grasp.

As podcasts have moved from an amateur pursuit to a commercialised powerhouse, their power to impact men’s mental health has been revealed.

The most anxious generation in recorded history did not become that way because of their phones. That is the uncomfortable implication of a study

Explore the survivor experiences survey results for insights into individual stories and patterns among participants.

The neuroscience of shock — and why parents freeze when their children need them most

The other key insight has been that our nervous system is not our enemy, even when it feels like it is! It is actually doing exactly what it was designed to do, which is keep us alive, and alert us that it needs our attention. We are not broken, rather, we are functioning exactly as intended.

We Taught a Generation to Name Their Feelings. We Never Fixed the Conditions That Were Breaking Them. Awareness Without Action Is Not Progress. It Is a Very Expensive Performance of Care

Loneliness can have big impacts on mental and physical health, and it takes different forms.

This story was reported in partnership with Uncloseted Media, a nonpartisan, investigative, LGBTQ | Despite strong demand, 44% of LGBTQ youth who want mental healthcare say they cannot access it. Fierce Healthcare and Uncloseted Media investigate why.

A simple invitation became an act of trust. As we address the youth mental health crisis, building a "village" of trusted adults may be one of the most powerful things we can do.