Greece leads Europe in forced psychiatric admissions — with police often handcuffing patients to hospitals. A new plan aims to replace patrol cars with specialized ambulances and trained health staff, marking a major shift in mental health crisis response

Experts say fall acts as a temporal landmark, much like birthdays or New Year’s Day. It marks a shift in time, helping us leave behind what no longer serves us and motivating us to embrace new goals.

Biology, psychology, and social context all shape how the skies above us influence the emotions within us.

A landmark study reveals a shocking trend: young people worldwide are reporting worse mental health than older generations, overturning the classic U-shaped curve of happiness. Experts warn of a looming global mental health crisis

A new systematic review finds psilocybin significantly reduces symptoms of depression compared with placebo, but questions around cost, accessibility, and long-term safety stand in the way of clinical adoption

Feeling disconnected from your job can do more than affect your mood — it may harm your health. Studies suggest that a lack of purpose at work is linked to unhealthy habits, higher stress, and lower overall well-being

The rise of social media has expanded bullying beyond school walls, creating deeper psychological impacts on children and teenagers. Experts stress the urgent need for prevention, early intervention, and specialized training in child and adolescent mental health

As demand for mental health care outpaces supply, AI chatbots are emerging as 24/7 companions — offering support but raising questions about privacy, emotional depth, and the limits of machine-driven therapy

A global EY study shows Gen Z prioritizes financial independence (87%), staying true to their values (84%), and relationships (60%). Mental health ranks above wealth, and job hopping is common, with 59% expecting to work for up to five employers

Greece has one of the highest burdens of mental health issues in the EU with depressive disorders, anxiety disorders and alcohol and drug-use disorders marking the most common mental conditions

This opinion piece is part of To BHMA International Edition’s NextGen Corner, a platform for fresh voices on the defining issues of our time

1.6 million Greeks received prescriptions for psychiatric drugs in 2024, according to data from the Greek Ministry of Health

A look into the growing psychological toll of climate crisis on the next generation

A reported one in four adolescents aged 15-19 years in Greece lives with a mental health condition.

“The human brain under continuous stress functions like a car with its hazard lights permanently on—eventually, the battery drains. Similarly, human resilience collapses, exhibiting psychosomatic illnesses,” Psychiatry Professor Antonios Dakanalis told TO BHMA International Edition.

According to the data of the new European Social Survey, our country is the worst in Europe in regards to mental health issues and there is a direct correlation between these issues and social inequalities.

Psychiatry Professor Antonios Dakanalis on healthier workplaces