In 1958, sociologist August Hollingshead and psychiatrist Fritz Redlich wrote a pioneering book called Social Class and Mental Illness. They began the book with a memorable claim: "Americans prefer to ...

Researchers are debating the strength of evidence connecting technology to surging rates of adolescent mental illness. But they have some clear advice for parents. The book reinforced an acute concern ...

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Teenagers spend nearly five hours a day, on average, on social media. And there's growing consensus that it's a big problem for their mental health. Health care professionals are focusing on the ...

Explore the impact of social media and modern technology on mental health in our latest video. We delve into how platforms have influenced mental illness, questioning if they've made conditions worse.

Mental health is increasingly recognized as a universal human right and an essential foundation of human development. Yet across the world, millions remain without access to the support they need, ...

In recent years, people have become more comfortable sharing their personal experiences about mental health, a sign that stigma around it is diminishing. On Instagram and TikTok combined, there are ...