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Researchers from the UK have found terrorism hasn't been associated with an increase of PTSD in greater levels than would be expected of any traumatic event. [More]

Political division across the United States is leading to tension in many workplaces, with employees reporting increased levels of stress. [More]

A certain amount of fear and anxious thoughts around pregnancy and childbirth is normal. But for some women, such fear can be more serious, and impact everyday life. These women have tokophobia. [More]

Three out of four college students are experiencing high levels of stress, and one-fifth have experienced suicidal thoughts. [More]

The recent devastation from Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria – and possibly more in the near future caused by climate change – have made the need to understand the impact of these events all the more urgent. Could a generation of children exposed to natural disasters be at risk for mental illness? [More]

One of the front line treatments for pregnant and postpartum women suffering from depression and anxiety is selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). But due to a lack of research on SSRIs in females, little is known about their effects across the maternal spectrum as well as on infants exposed to the drug through breast milk. [More]

Back to school time can bring mixed emotions for students and parents. But for some kids, nerves about back to school can be due to something much more serious. [More]

A world first study has found men can suffer from postcoital dysphoria, a condition characterised by feelings of anxiety, irritability and agitation following sex. [More]

Climate change may have more than an environmental impact. Researchers have found rising temperatures could increase suicide rates as well. [More]

Reyah Balthazar of Toronto, Canada was five months pregnant when she had to make the difficult decision to have an abortion due to pregnancy complications that would have put her life and the life of her baby at risk. “It was the hardest decision I ever had to make,” says Balthazar. “It has been a year now and I am still grieving the loss of my baby. I had always been pro-life, and to have to go through that procedure was traumatizing. I am still trying to come to terms with the experience.” [More]