This big meta-analysis pooled 155 studies from 37 countries and found many more delusional themes than standard assessment tools capture. Clinicians should watch for “non-classical” content, and ...

Childhood trauma is one of the biggest risk factors for major depressive disorder; in fact, studies have shown that it increases the risk of depression by more than twofold (Li, D’Arcy and Meng 2016, ...

No drugs are officially approved for borderline personality disorder, yet prescribing is widespread. This systematic review explores why clinicians prescribe, the pressures they face, and what it ...

Since the 1950s there have been moments where there is a frisson of professional excitement that new treatments might prove to bring breakthroughs in clinical effectiveness, perceived greater civil ...

Inpatient mental health services are meant to provide safe places for people experiencing mental health difficulties to receive support and recover, but for many, the reality is far from this ideal.

In my clinical work some of the most challenging patients to manage are those with ‘treatment resistant depression‘ and unfortunately up to 30% of people with a diagnosis of major depressive disorder ...

When we think of postpartum depression (PPD), we often picture new mothers struggling with mood changes, exhaustion, and feelings of being overwhelmed. But did you know that up to 10% of fathers ...

Studies have reported that sexual minorities have a 1.5 times higher risk of experiencing common mental health disorders (e.g., anxiety, depression), substance dependence, and suicidality (King et al.

Suicide remains a critical global public health issue, significantly contributing to disability and mortality worldwide. Each year, more than 700,000 individuals die by suicide, with an estimated 25 ...

Charnele Nunes is the Social Care Elf Coordinator for the National Elf Service, in the Care Policy and Evaluation Centre (CPEC) at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). She is ...