New research from King’s College London’s Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN), in collaboration with the University of Bath, has found that the reasons people begin using cannabis can significantly influence their risk of developing paranoia.

A new study published in Biodemography and Social Biology offers one of the most detailed investigations to date on the relationship between sunshine and well-being. Using data from nearly 30,000 individuals in China, researchers examined how sunlight exposure on specific days, as well as over the previous week, relates to life satisfaction and depressive symptoms.

What evidence is there that the new rules in the Online Safety Act will actually protect the mental health of children and young people?

A new study published in Biodemography and Social Biology offers one of the most detailed investigations to date on the relationship between sunshine and well-being. Using data from nearly 30,000 individuals in China, researchers examined how sunlight exposure on specific days, as well as over the previous week, relates to life satisfaction and depressive symptoms.

A recent study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders has found that romantic breakups can trigger brain activity similar to that seen in people who’ve experienced physical or sexual assault, especially among emerging adults who perceive the breakup as traumatic.

A new study published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research suggests that even brief, low-effort actions can lead to meaningful improvements in well-being. The Big Joy Project, a free, web-based program, asked participants to complete one small positive activity per day for a week. Over 17,000 people completed the program, and researchers found improvements in stress, emotional health, and self-rated physical health, especially among participants from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Premature menopause can be a life-altering diagnosis. Women who go through it often face not only physical symptoms caused by a lack of estrogen, but also the unexpected loss of fertility — a deeply emotional and social shift that can reshape life plans and personal identity. While some women manage these changes with resilience, others experience a profound psychological impact. A new study published in Menopause, the journal of The Menopause Society, offers insight into why these experiences can vary so widely.

With more than 30% of students globally experiencing bullying, and most youth interacting online, these findings are especially alarming.

We often hear that exercise is good for our mental health. But according to a new study from the University of Georgia, it’s not just about how much you move, it’s about the why, how, and where that truly make a difference.

While extreme online abuse is often seen as the main threat, the study found that even indirect forms like exclusion from group chats or spreading rumours can be just as damaging.

With more than 30% of students globally experiencing bullying, and most youth interacting online, these findings are especially alarming.

As concern over adolescent mental health grows, a new national study suggests cyberbullying should be treated as an adverse childhood experience (ACE) — a type of trauma linked to long-term emotional and physical harm.

While extreme online abuse is often seen as the main threat, the study found that even indirect forms like exclusion from group chats or spreading rumours can be just as damaging.

With more than 30% of students globally experiencing bullying, and most youth interacting online, these findings are especially alarming.