A major global study warns mental disorders are now the world’s leading cause of disability, with anxiety and depression sharply rising.

Nearly 1.2 billion people had a mental disorder in 2023, a new study has found — reflecting a 95.5% increase since 1990.

Have you ever wondered how many people worldwide suffer from a mental disorder? A new study provided the answer.

For Henry Cockburn, the onset of schizophrenia felt like pure common sense. It was February 2002, and the 20-year-old art student had strayed from the University of Brighton to satisfy his desire for ...

IT could be you. Your family member. Your friend. Your workmate. One in every seven people you meet has this, according to ...

AI chatbots can help users navigate common mental health concerns, but they may struggle to recognize rare conditions and ...

There was also a clear link between physical and mental health. Adults with limiting physical health conditions were more likely to have a common mental health disorder and report self-harm or PTSD ...

Yes, experts classify eating disorders as mental illnesses. Experts recognise eating disorders in medical and psychiatric manuals such as the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th ...

AI may expand access to eating disorder support, but significant challenges remain. New research explores where these tools ...

Mental disorder trajectories vary significantly by age and sex, with younger patients experiencing more diagnostic shifts and psychiatric contacts.

Genetics is just one of several factors thought to influence personality disorder development. Life experiences, family dynamics, coping mechanisms, and social learning may all be contributing factors ...