06/03/2026
Opinion
Fad Diets, Schizophrenia, and Politics: An Internet Frenzy That Highlights Broader Concerns
Taylor Locke from National Alliance on Mental Illness reflects on the dangers of online misinformation.
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public mental health and policy
Law enforcement responses to mental illness in rural Uganda
A study led by University of Washington uncovers a need for standardized guidance and psychoeducation among law enforcement in Uganda.
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05/27/2026
mental health psychology
The Long Shadow of 9/11
A study from Columbia University explores mental health outcomes in now-adult children of World Trade Center responders with PTSD.
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05/25/2026
Opinion
Are DSM-V1 revisions speaking for all?
Lived Experience advocates from across the globe critically examine the proposed changes to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.
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05/19/2026
neurodiversity and mental health
Autistic adults’ experiences of accessing and receiving mental health care and their priorities for improvements: a qualitative study
A study from UCL uncovers a need for an improved understanding of autism among mental health professionals.
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05/14/2026
public mental health and policy
What shapes the pathways to care for young people?
A study from Memorial University, Newfoundland examines the experiences of young people who have accessed mental health support.
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05/14/2026
Essay
Conducting mental health studies in Emergency Departments in England: Lessons learnt from a randomised controlled trial testing a brief psychological intervention for adults who self-harm
Researchers across the UK reflect on real world challenges of mental health clinical trials and outline the lessons learned accordingly.
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03/30/2026
lived experience and advocacy
Stigma, race, and testimonial injustice in mental health detention.
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Community Voices
Challenges and Barriers
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