Coverage By State
A tracked getting care dataset for our mental health coverage: what it measures, where the figures come from and when they were last checked.
Federal Alzheimer's Plan Update Prioritizes Prevention and Care
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services updated the National Alzheimer's Plan on Thursday, introducing four new goals focused on risk...
William Chapman tiger death prompts mental health investigation
A 24-year-old man with schizophrenia died after entering a tiger enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park, leading to an NHS investigation into his care...
ACOG Updates Menopause Guidelines for Holistic, Individualized Care
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has issued new menopause guidelines, recommending hormone therapy for vasomotor and sleep...
Treatment-resistant depression definitions may overlook social causes
Clinical definitions of treatment-resistant depression, centered on failed drug trials, are being critiqued for not aligning with depression's...
Trump Administration Asks Supreme Court to Block Transgender Care in Federal Prisons
The Trump administration has filed an emergency Supreme Court appeal to enforce a ban on gender-affirming medical treatments in federal prisons.
Gabapentin Use Spiked After Michigan Descheduled Drug
A study in JAMA Network Open found gabapentin dispensing to Michigan Medicaid patients rose immediately after the state removed it from its...
Alcohol Liver Disease Traps Cells in a Dysfunctional State
Researchers have discovered that inflammation-driven RNA splicing errors trap liver cells in a dysfunctional state, preventing organ repair even...
ADHD Linked to 30% Higher CVD Risk
A weekly medical podcast reviews studies on ADHD's link to cardiovascular disease, hospice care disparities, and IV iron for surgical anemia.
Evelyn Griffin Is Louisiana's New Surgeon General
Evelyn Griffin is the new Surgeon General of Louisiana, aiming to transform public health in the state.
Reclassifying Muscle Dysmorphia to Improve Care for Boys and Men
Muscle dysmorphia, a condition characterized by a hyperfixation on building muscles, is often overlooked in boys and men, despite being a significant...
Prioritizing Care for People with Severe Mental Illness
The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the need to prioritize care for people with severe mental illness, who face significant physical health...
The Future of AI in Mental Health: Balancing Innovation and Responsibility
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to transform the field of mental health, experts are raising concerns about its safety, equity, and...
Medicaid to Stop Paying for Some Gender-Affirming Care for Youth
The Trump administration has announced that Medicaid will stop paying for gender-affirming surgeries and hormone treatments for transgender minors...
Shift in Perspective on SSRI Use During Pregnancy: Experts Advocate for Individualized Care
Recent research suggests that the use of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) during pregnancy may not pose significant risks when the...