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Mental health professionals emphasize that the psychological burden of receiving a genital herpes diagnosis often outweighs the physical symptoms, urging reduced stigma and better patient support.

Mental health professionals clarify that while many people occasionally display self-centered or defensive behaviors, a clinical diagnosis of narcissistic personality disorder requires a persistent, long-term pattern significantly impacting daily functioning.

As the new academic year approaches, mental health professionals advise parents to acknowledge and address their children's transition stress rather than minimizing it.

A leader in psychiatry highlights that the harmful content young patients encounter in their secret online lives is a significant blind spot for mental health professionals, making treatment challenging.

Experts are advocating for an increase in mental health professionals within Malaysian schools, citing a rising number of negative incidents and crises involving students.

A Turkish academic reported that one in five young people now confide in artificial intelligence about personal problems, choosing AI over family, friends, or mental health professionals.

Mental health professionals are raising an alarm about the six-month waiting periods for children needing psychological support, attributing the crisis to factors like Covid-19, a series of crises, and an uncertain future affecting vulnerable children.

A TVN24 journalist highlighted that average Polish parents often misunderstand the roles of psychologists, psychiatrists, and psychotherapists, leading to children being directed to the wrong specialists.

An inquiry revealed that mental health professionals decided not to detain Nottingham triple killer Valdo Calocane in 2020, partly due to research on the over-representation of young black men in detention.

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) on Thursday took notice of the alleged death by suicide of a medical student from Lahore’s Fatima Jinnah Medical University (FJMU) and sought a report. Moreover, observing the lack of strengthened student support systems, the council also advised all medical and dental colleges to hire qualified counsellors/psychologists to provide timely guidance, and mental and physical health support to students in distress. On Tuesday night, a 22-year-old female student allegedly died by suicide after jumping from the fourth floor of a hostel at FJMU. The student in question was a resident of Azad Jammu and Kashmir and was living in the varsity’s government hostel in Lahore. On Thursday, a letter from the PMDC registrar to the FJMU principal, available with Dawn, stated that in light of the seriousness of the incident and its impact on the student community, the council was directing the college to share a factual account of the incident so that the medical body may remain informed and, if necessary, extend any appropriate support or guidance. The PMDC directed the principal to share details within seven days; these included the date, time, and brief circumstances of the incident as per institutional records; details of any inquiry or fact-finding committee constituted, including its composition and terms of reference; any initial findings and/or the expected timeline for completion of the committee’s report; steps already taken or planned to strengthen student mental health support and counselling services; and safety measures in the hostel following the unfortunate event. The letter stated that medical and dental students represented the brightest and most valuable segment of the nation’s future healthcare workforce. “Incidents of this nature are deeply alarming and highlight the urgent need to strengthen student support systems in medical and dental institutions. The PMDC focuses on protecting and safeguarding the physical and mental well-being of students and ensuring that educational environments remain supportive, safe, and responsive to student needs,” it stated. Moreover, the PMDC advised all medical and dental colleges to hire qualified counsellors/psychologists to provide timely guidance and mental and physical health support to students in distress. It also advised universities to establish effective student support mechanisms, including confidential counselling services and maintain vigilant monitoring of student wellbeing, with special attention to signs of psychological stress, anxiety, depression, and burnout. It reiterated that proactive mental health support and timely counselling could play a critical role in preventing such incidents and in protecting the precious lives and future of students. In January, a student at a private university in Lahore had attempted suicide by jumping from the second floor. A month earlier, a male student at the same university had also ended his life by jumping from the varsity’s fourth floor.

Mental health professionals alert the government to a severe staffing crisis, with half the workforce retiring within a decade.

Mental health professionals in Nigeria are backing legislative changes to suicide laws while urging the government to tackle poverty, unemployment, and insecurity to prevent mental distress.

CNN examines the growing popularity of rage yoga and grief lifting practices, consulting mental health professionals on their potential benefits and psychological impacts.

A psychiatrist in Ghaziabad, India, died by suicide, prompting a wider conversation about the mental health challenges faced by healthcare professionals and the need for their own support systems.

Mental health professionals explain that the term 'triggered' has a specific clinical meaning and warn that its loose usage can be detrimental.

Sikkim has seen a 15.8% decrease in its suicide rate over two years, a decline attributed by the Health Minister to combined efforts from the Health and Family Welfare Department and mental health professionals.

The Association of Greek Colleges has expressed concern over a decades-long legislative gap regarding the framework for practicing psychotherapy and the postgraduate training of mental health professionals.

2,400 Kaiser mental health professionals strike in Northern California over AI concerns  AP News

A report from the Institute of Psychology PAN reveals that despite growing awareness, Poles remain hesitant to seek mental health help and often confuse different specialists like psychotherapists and psychiatrists.

Mental health professionals highlight that divorce typically triggers several predictable phases of grief, significantly disrupting daily life for individuals involved.

Mental health professionals recommend structured routines and mindfulness exercises to combat seasonal anxiety as temperatures drop. Additional housing guides provide tenants with practical methods to personalize rental spaces and foster a stronger sense of belonging.

A €5m scheme to provide counselling to schoolchildren in Ireland has been shelved, with over 50% of available slots unused in its first year, due to a shortage of mental health professionals.

The 'No Human Is Useless' (NHiU) Annual Conference is scheduled for September 18, 2026, in Accra, bringing together mental health professionals, advocates, and the public to discuss hidden mental health battles.

NFL players, mental health professionals, and community leaders have united in Kensington to raise awareness about men's mental health challenges like depression and anxiety.

A woman who underwent a double mastectomy after identifying as nonbinary has reportedly secured a confidential $3.5 million settlement after suing mental health professionals.

The President of the Association of Greek Colleges, Vasileios Daskalakis, issued an announcement regarding the education of mental health professionals and recent developments in the field.

Mental health experts are cautioning about the potential risks, including delusions, paranoia, and a loss of touch with reality, associated with intense interaction and reliance on AI chatbots for emotional support.

A discussion highlights that while AI chatbots can provide comfort for low-stakes mental health issues in the short term, they cannot replace mental health professionals for treating crises.