Mortgage pressure is weighing on Australians’ mental health
New Australian research links mortgage hardship with a sharper decline in mental wellbeing, as households report growing pressure from repayments, bills and…
Finding Belonging After Work, Relocation and Life Changes
From knitting circles to theatre groups, adults are creating welcoming spaces where friendships can grow through shared interests and regular connection.
Proposed ADHD assessment changes raise concerns about access and support
A forthcoming government review is expected to recommend needs-based support for people with ADHD symptoms, but critics warn that limiting formal diagnoses…
Why play matters when children face hospital treatment
A shortage of health play professionals is leaving many children in English hospitals without dedicated support to manage fear, anxiety and the…
Nature access is sharply unequal across England, research finds
Research from the Wildlife Trusts and Liberal Democrats for Nature and Climate finds that 44% of English parliamentary constituencies have a significant…
Psychotic Depression May Carry Higher Risks of Relapse, Hospital Care and Suicidality
An updated systematic review suggests that psychotic depression is often linked with more severe illness and poorer outcomes, while emphasising that the…
Why Early Parenting Support Belongs in the Mental-Health Conversation
A Nature Mental Health source brings together research and policy references on parenting, early childhood development, caregiver wellbeing and violence prevention—while leaving…
Why England’s Record Antidepressant Use Cannot Be Explained by Overprescribing Alone
Antidepressant prescribing in England reached a record level in 2025–26. The figures raise legitimate questions about treatment, but they also reflect worsening…
A new touring support fund addresses the mental-health strain of life on the road
A programme backed by the Music Industry Therapist Collective aims to bring occupational health, mental-health education and pastoral care to smaller touring…
Suicide risk prediction models show promise—but not a ready-made answer
A systematic review of 167 models finds that accurate, independently tested prediction of self-harm and suicide remains difficult, with only a small…
Study explores whether limited prosocial emotions identify a subgroup within conduct disorder
A study of boys in Belgian youth detention centres found that adolescents with conduct disorder and limited prosocial emotions generally showed more…
What the Research Base Covers in a Review of Transgender and Non-Binary Health
A reference list linked to a Nature Mental Health review spans mental health, substance use, HIV care, stigma, gender-affirming care and community-based…