Does 'R U OK? Day' actually improve people's mental health?
Every September, Australians are encouraged to ask someone a simple question: "Are you OK?"
Sep 7, 2026
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Population Characteristics: News and Research on Mental Health
MeSH tree: N01.400.500
Report measures blue spaces as major public health assets in Scotland
Scotland's rivers, lochs and coastlines deliver health benefits worth up to £123m a year in the Forth region alone, according to new research from the University of Aberdeen that puts a monetary value on the impact of blue ...
Aug 26, 2026
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1 in 6 adults in England report persistent loneliness
A large proportion of adults in England report regularly feeling lonely and socially isolated, with some of the highest levels clustered in cities, and the problem worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Aug 14, 2026
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What ancient Chinese medicine can teach us about 'consciousness health'
Today, neuroscience treats consciousness as a process confined to the brain, as something that makes us aware of information that would otherwise be unconscious. This view is underpinned by an assumption: that consciousness ...
Aug 4, 2026
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Why your doctors keep leaving
If it feels harder to keep the same doctor, you're not imagining it. Health care leaders say retirements, burnout and changing workforce expectations are making it complicated to keep experienced clinicians in place.
Jul 31, 2026
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Violent crime in your area could be affecting your mental health
Victims of the approximately 1 million violent crimes committed in England and Wales every year may experience physical, emotional and financial harm, and feel more fearful and less trusting. But our new research shows that ...
Jul 28, 2026
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U.S. poll reveals many young adults may not be ready to manage their own health care
Many young adults may be entering adulthood without the practical skills needed to manage their own health care, suggests a new national poll. Nearly 1 in 6 parents said their young adult child, ages 18–25, doesn't handle ...
Jul 27, 2026
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Mindful use of digital technology could reduce workplace burnout, study finds
Employees who engage with digital technology more mindfully are better protected against technostress, exhaustion and poorer mental well-being—and a new tool can now measure this capacity, according to new research.
Jul 24, 2026
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Keeping moms in the game: FIFA launches guide for pregnant and post-partum players
Soccer players who are pregnant or have recently given birth can kick off the season with more confidence, using a new FIFA tool developed in collaboration with a University of Alberta researcher. Two decision aids, one for ...
Jul 13, 2026
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People with past or current criminal legal involvement pay significantly more visits to emergency departments
People with a history of criminal legal involvement have higher odds of visiting an emergency department (ED), particularly for substance use and mental health reasons, according to a study published in PLOS One by Vidya ...
Jul 8, 2026
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