Psychology & Psychiatry

Researchers find pet owners do not have better mental health

We all remember news stories about the so-called "pandemic puppies" and the soaring number of pet adoptions in countries all over the world as the COVID-19 lockdowns brought social life to a halt in 2020.

Psychology & Psychiatry

Large study shows the impact of India's rural mental health program

In the largest study of its kind, The George Institute for Global Health has showed that a unique blend of digital health care and a community-based campaign can significantly reduce the risk of depression, anxiety, and self-harm ...

Psychology & Psychiatry

New series calls for public health model to address suicide

Governments around the world need to address the social and economic factors that contribute to suicide risk, according to a new series calling for a public health approach to suicide prevention.