Autism spectrum disorder, or ASD, refers to a neurodevelopmental difference with which about 1% of the world’s population (World Health Organization, 2023) and 2.2% of US adults are diagnosed (Centers ...

The pandemic drew a lot of attention to young people's mental health. But older people have suffered, too. Many are struggling with loneliness, anxiety, or substance abuse. Fewer than half of older ...

The COVID-19 pandemic may be turning endemic, but mental health professionals are alarmed about a mental health crisis developing for young adults. The initial burden of social, school, and work ...

One powerful action you can take to improve your mental health at any age is strengthening your social connectedness. Yet, certain life events can leave older adults feeling isolated and lonely, like ...

In a new C.D.C. survey, 18- to 24-year-olds reported the highest levels of symptoms of anxiety and depression, and a quarter of them said they had seriously considered suicide. By Perri Klass, M.D.

Despite the diverse array of opinions among adults with intellectual disabilities, digital mental health interventions may complement in-person therapy for this population. Given the right opportunity ...

Diagnoses of mental health conditions were more likely in adults with strabismus compared with adults without, according to a study published in JAMA Ophthalmology. Interventions could be designed to ...

An overwhelming majority of people in the United States think the country is experiencing a mental health crisis, according to a new survey from CNN in partnership with the Kaiser Family Foundation.

One in five American adults — 52.9 million in 2020 — struggle with mental health problems each year. Despite this, facing mental health issues can often feel isolating, especially if you don’t know ...

Mantra Health, a digital mental health startup focused on young adults, has raised $22 million in Series A funding led by VMG Partners. The round includes new investors New Market Venture Partners, ...