What are the mental health advances in 2026? Explore breakthrough treatments, AI tools, precision psychiatry, telehealth shifts, and what they mean for care.

Published: 03/06/2026 | Updated: 05/12/2026
Authored by: Emma Loker, BSc, PgDip
Edited by: Jemma Strain, BS
AMFM Healthcare vice president of operations Angeleena Francis writes in Behavioral Health News about financial anxiety as a growing public health concern. Drawing on an AMFM-commissioned national survey, the article describes how money worries can affect sleep, relationships, work performance, and decisions about seeking mental health care. Francis explains that chronic financial stress can keep […]
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Learn what the dos and don'ts are when talking to someone with paranoid delusions, with expert guidance from AMFM Mental Health Treatment specialists.

Published: 03/05/2026 | Updated: 06/23/2026
Authored by: Leigh Shane,
Edited by: Rey-Phillip Genaldo, LMFT
Are AI chatbots for mental health helpful or risky? Learn 10 key benefits, major dangers, privacy concerns, and when digital support may delay professional care

Published: 03/05/2026 | Updated: 11/12/2026
Authored by: Emma Loker, BSc, PgDip
Edited by: Jemma Strain, BS
Recognize 5 subtle signs of social anxiety. Learn less obvious symptoms to understand social anxiety and seek help for better social confidence.
Published: 03/04/2026 | Updated: 05/13/2026
Authored by: Carolina Barnum, BA
Edited by: Eric Schlothan, LCSW
Is your mental health treatment plan still working? Discover 10 warning signs, medication red flags, and when to adjust therapy to better support your wellbeing

Published: 03/04/2026 | Updated: 05/12/2026
Authored by: Emma Loker, BSc, PgDip
Edited by: Jemma Strain, BS
Learn how to deal with anxiety heart palpitations using 5 proven techniques. Discover calming methods to manage symptoms and reduce anxiety effectively.

Published: 03/03/2026 | Updated: 05/13/2026
Authored by: Leigh Shane,
Edited by: Kristian Le, LMFT
What are Washington’s mental health parity rules? Learn how HB 1432 expands coverage, limits denials, and improves access to mental health care.

Published: 03/03/2026 | Updated: 05/12/2026
Authored by: Emma Loker, BSc, PgDip
Edited by: Jemma Strain, BS
What’s changing in mental health policies in Washington state? Learn key updates, from parity laws to crisis care expansion, workforce reforms, and access impact

Published: 03/03/2026 | Updated: 05/12/2026
Authored by: Emma Loker, BSc, PgDip
Edited by: Jemma Strain, BS