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Not all adversity is equal: bullying, maltreatment, and persistent psychotic-like experiences

We know more about how childhood shapes adulthood than previous generations did. But when we talk about adversity, there could be an endless range of experiences. Losing at Monopoly after landing on Mayfair with a hotel may have felt devastating as a child, but adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) refer to more severe stressors, ranging from abuse and neglect to bullying,...

Brain scans, depression,...

The World Health Organization (WHO) projects that by 2030, major depressive disorder (MDD) will be the leading cause of disease burden on a...

A new prize...

A prize designed to spotlight impact Wellcome, in partnership with Nature, has announced the Wellcome Prize for Mental Health Science with Nature. The prize...

Can stronger social...

Depression is a common mental health problem that affects approximately 4% of the global population (WHO, 2025). People who experience depression often describe...

Using cannabis and...

A new study published in Nature Mental Health has found evidence that using cannabis and tobacco together appears to substantially increase the risk of developing...

When systems fail...

Suicide is among the most frequent causes of death among children and adolescents in the UK (Office for National Statistics, 2025a), with up...

Should we treat...

You are working with a patient who struggles with intense emotions, unstable relationships, and a long history of difficult life experiences. You suspect...

How sleep changes...

Think about the last time you had a bad night of sleep: maybe you snapped at someone you care about over something tiny...

Chronic pain in...

A patient comes in with depression. She describes low mood, restless nights, and a gradual withdrawal from the activities that once gave her...

How to help...

If you’re worried that a friend, partner or family member may be experiencing psychosis, it can be hard to know what to do....