The self-stigma of loneliness can directly affect psychological distress in older people and may indirectly influence people if they feel like they’re at a disadvantage. Positive solitude somewhat ...

This story is part of our mental health series. Find out more here. Grief and loss, isolation, chronic health conditions and dementia can lead to mental health issues in older adults. But oftentimes, ...

Patrick J. Kennedy & Stephen Fried's latest book Profiles in Mental Health Courage. After four years of the Covid-19 pandemic, stories about the mental health crisis in the United States continue to ...

We’ve come a long way from the days when people generally viewed mental health care as a subject worthy of secrecy and shame. In a global survey published in May 2025, nearly 75% of respondents say it ...

A recent New York Times article grabbed attention with its provocative headline: “A.D.H.D. Diagnoses Are Surging Among Older Americans.” At first glance, this seems like an important story about ...

Despite decades of progress, stigma still shadows mental health in 2025, quietly shaping lives from classrooms to workplaces. Every year on October 10, World Mental Health Day offers a reminder that ...

New figures indicate major gaps in the provision of mental health services for older people with the number of specialists falling short of goals set by the Government 20 years ago.

Most people - up to 94% of U.S. adults - experience at least some dulling of their senses with age, finding themselves squinting at screens, craving stronger flavors, and missing snatches of ...

Younger and older generations often clash — but some Gen Z habits are actually impressing Boomers and reshaping how we all live, work, and connect.

The CDC's Mental Health Data Channel reports that one in three U.S. high school students felt their mental health was poor most or all of the time. Meanwhile, one in five adults has been diagnosed ...

If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK, or text CO to 741741 for free, 24/7 confidential crisis support. People ...