The Top 10 Innovations in Mental Health
A look at methods and technologies that are transforming the work of psychiatrists and psychologists
How the Pandemic Is Changing Mental Health
COVID has jostled people’s emotional equilibrium. Therapy apps, telehealth, lay counselors and psilocybin are poised to change the foundations of caregiving
Novel Drug Therapies Could Tackle Treatment-Resistant Depression
An anesthetic, a steroid and a psychedelic are new treatments for a devastating psychiatric disorder
Inventive Ways of Delivering Mental Health Care Thrive during the Pandemic
Telehealth and community-based strategies combine to extend the reach of professional services
Mining Social Media Reveals Mental Health Trends and Helps Prevent Self-Harm
Patterns of word usage in online posts may point to individuals at high risk
A Renaissance for Psychedelics Could Fill a Long-Standing Treatment Gap for Psychiatric Disorders
Psilocybin and MDMA represent a first wave of therapies that help patients by changing the way they view reality
Welcome to the Ultimate Neuroscience Lab: Your Smartphone
Digital devices can provide better and more useful information than the typical studies conducted with U.S. college students as participants
Digital Tools Help Train Providers to Fill Gaps in Mental Health Care
The global dearth of providers can be addressed with nontraditional methods of teaching new recruits
School-Based Online Programs Instruct Pupils about Good Mental Health
Education programs in India and New York State teach a basic awareness about stress, anxiety and depression
Declines in Mental Health Workforce Need to Be Met by More Rigorous Employer Support
Businesses must implement wellness programs that are more than just “mindfulness apps, puppies and yoga”
Mathematical Modeling and Computer Simulations Guide Better Mental Health Policy
During COVID, Australia has deployed these tools to forecast the impact of economic and social policies on the country’s mental health
How Consumers and Health Care Providers Can Judge the Quality of Digital Mental Health Tools
A burgeoning industry of apps and wearables must voluntarily put in place standards to ensure its products and services are based on solid evidence for their effectiveness
