A report that the LA County commissioned suggests that many jail inmates would benefit from diversion to community-based mental health programs.

New research shows how using a fake rubber hand may enable people living with obsessive-compulsive disorder to overcome their contamination fears.

Specialists estimate that a small increase of only $1 in the state minimum wage could have prevented thousands of suicides between 2009–2015.

How much do our diets influence our mental health? A recent review assesses the evidence and concludes that much more research is needed.

Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCPD) causes a person to feel an overwhelming need for order. Read about the symptoms, causes, and treatment of OCPD here.

Obsessive love disorder can be a symptom of an underlying mental health condition or due to previous trauma. Learn more about its symptoms, causes, and treatments here.

Malaise is a general feeling of being unwell. Read on to learn about the various symptoms and causes of malaise, and when to see a doctor.

If you or someone you know is considering suicide, you are not alone. Here’s a list of hotlines and online resources to help prevent suicide.

Paranoid personality disorder is a common but underdiagnosed mental health disorder. Read on to learn about the causes and symptoms of paranoid personality disorder and the treatment options.

A new study looks at how mental health training affects managers’ abilities to support their employees and take measures to prevent mental health issues.

Ruminating thoughts are excessive intrusive thoughts about negative experiences. They can be a symptom of an existing mental health condition or just the result of a particular instance of trauma. Read more about the causes of these thoughts and how to…

A meta-analysis of 83 studies finds insufficient evidence to support the use of medicinal cannabinoids to treat six mental health conditions.

Trichotillomania is a common but underdiagnosed psychological disorder. People who have the disorder feel an uncontrollable urge to pull out their hair. Read on to learn about the causes and symptoms of trichotillomania, as well as the treatments avail…

New research examines the impact of a single, small gesture of kindness on the mental health and efficacy of 86 bus drivers living in China.

Ahead of World Mental Health Day — October 10 — the World Health Organization call for better implementation of suicide prevention strategies.

Hoarding disorder causes a person to collect items and struggle to get rid of them. Learn more about hoarding disorder, including diagnosis and treatment options, here.

New research examines the fluctuations in levels of the stress hormone cortisol both before and after interacting with dogs and cats.

Historically, doctors have got things wrong and, occasionally, very much so. In this Spotlight feature, we look at three no longer recognized ‘conditions.’

Many psychological issues can cause a person to feel as though they cannot get out of bed. Strategies to alleviate this include spending time outside, planning to see friends, and reducing stress. Learn more here.

Contrary to what previous studies have found, new research suggests that Facebook may, in fact, benefit the mental health of adults.