Five-minute in-person intercessory prayer sessions can significantly reduce pain and anxiety in patients, according to new research.

A new study finds that 19.2% of adolescents use AI chatbots when feeling sad, nervous, or stressed, and most do not tell their parents they are seeking mental health advice from AI.

A major new study finds mental disorders now rank as the leading cause of disability worldwide, with anxiety disorders and major depressive disorder rising sharply since the COVID-19 pandemic.

A new study finds children’s mental health visits in primary care are rising sharply — especially for anxiety — as many families struggle to access mental health specialists.

Using advanced biological aging clocks, researchers measured aging in 17 organ systems and found too little or too much sleep impacts the brain, heart, lungs, and more.

A new study finds no link between sedative use during pregnancy and neurodevelopmental conditions like ADHD and autism in children.

A new study finds picture-perfect mom posts on social media can cause serious harm to new moms, but adding a daily dose of real-life content can help lessen the emotional impact.

A new study finds cancer patients who develop a new mental health condition are at increased risk of mortality in the first one to three years after diagnosis.

Teens who regularly drink large amounts of sugar-sweetened beverages — including soda, energy drinks, sweetened teas and coffee drinks — are more likely to report symptoms of anxiety.

A large, new study finds menopause is associated with brain changes and poorer mental health — whether or not women use hormone therapy.

A small long-term study suggests women who breastfeed are less likely to report depression or anxiety up to 10 years after pregnancy.

A new study finds teens who use marijuana --- even just once or twice a month – face higher odds of poor grades, increased anxiety, aggression and low self-esteem.

Depression not only makes epilepsy harder to treat but may also raise the risk of developing it, new research finds.

In a new study, young adults who kicked their social media habit for one week reported less anxiety, depression and insomnia.

A new study finds women are being diagnosed with ADHD, on average, five years later than men. Researchers say the delay is causing more severe symptoms, as well as an increase in anxiety and depression.

A new study finds the COVID-19 pandemic hit students with anxiety, depression and ADHD especially hard -- and for many, the challenges to engage in learning continue.

HealthDay speaks with Dr. Nicole Brady, CMO of United Healthcare, about the surprising results of their new Behavioral Health Report on college students and recent graduates.

Marijuana products with high levels of THC increase the risk of psychosis and schizophrenia, according to a new evidence review, but their impact on anxiety and depression remains unclear.

With youth mental health at crisis levels, the American Academy of Pediatrics issued new guidelines recommending mental, developmental and behavioral health screenings beginning at 6 months of age and continuing annually.