A comprehensive review published on April 22, 2026, defines mental health through six essential pillars that go beyond the simple absence of illness.

Smoking and drug use are often discussed in terms of lung health or addiction, but a new study shows that these habits may also change the brain itself.

As increasing numbers turn to ChatGPT and other large language models for mental health guidance, new research indicates that these AI chatbots may not yet be suitable for that purpose.

A California woman is set to testify in court on Wednesday about how using Meta Platforms’ Instagram and Google’s YouTube as a child affected her mental health, as her landmark trial in Los Angeles continues.

Meta Platforms, TikTok, and YouTube will face courtroom scrutiny this week over claims that their platforms are contributing to a youth mental health crisis, as the national debate over children’s screen time moves into a new legal phase.

The World Health Organization (WHO) warned Friday that an estimated 67 million people living amid conflict, disasters, or displacement are struggling with mental health conditions, urging the international community to treat mental health support as a life-saving priority in humanitarian responses.

Prince William struggled to hold back tears as he discussed the devastating impact of suicide in a heartfelt short film released by his office on Friday to mark World Mental Health Day.

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Meta, the company behind Facebook and Instagram, is facing lawsuits from several U.S. states over accusations that its platforms contribute to mental health problems among teenagers due to their addictive nature, News.Az reports.

More than a dozen states in the U.S. have sued TikTok, accusing the popular social media platform of contributing to a growing mental health crisis among teenagers.