For decades, Eve Baer remained convinced that her son, unresponsive after a severe brain injury, was still conscious. Science eventually proved her right.

The Trump administration’s move to cancel an array of federal contracts at Harvard University has set off an internal clash over the impact on medical research intended to help veterans, including projects involving suicide prevention, toxic particle exposure and prostate cancer screening, according to emails reviewed by The New York Times.

His friend and fellow cop killed himself. Then he nearly became a statistic as well. Why do more police officers die by suicide than in the line of duty?

A total of 40% of a group of claimants in a concussion lawsuit against rugby union authorities played in the back row, according to new data seen by the BBC.

During Game 1 of the Maple Leafs’ ongoing playoff series against the Florida Panthers, Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz was struck in the head by Panthers forward Sam Bennett.

Although Stolarz remained in the game for several minutes following the hit, he eventually skated to the bench, vomited and exited the ice.

While it’s unclear whether he was officially diagnosed with a concussion, the incident has once again reignited concern over brain injuries in hockey.

The process for pulling an NHL player from a game due to a potential concussion is complex.

The league introduced concussion spotters during the 2015-16 season as part of its initial concussion protocols, but over time, the way those spotters interact with events on the ice has evolved.

It’s up to those remote officials — and not the in-arena spotters, who are not necessarily athletic trainers or therapists — to determine whether a player needs to be removed immediately for concussion testing or if it’s a discretionary call to be made by the team’s medical staff.

The Trump administration's 2026 fiscal budget request to Congress eliminates major federal funding for traumatic brain injury (TBI) research and education, potentially undercutting efforts to address head injuries in sports, particularly at the high school and youth levels.

Australia has a humanitarian and legal responsibility to support the mental health of refugees and asylum seekers so they can recover and thrive. So, what mental health support is available for refugees when they arrive in Australia?

In recent years, artists have been doing their part to destigmatize mental health issues by opening up about their own experiences. Here's what they've said.

Regan Ballantine's 17-year-old son Wes died on a construction site in 2017, sparking a long journey through the courts as she fought for justice, and also in the public arena as she campaigned for improved workplace safety laws.

But her advocacy had a hidden cost.

Privately, Regan was struggling with complex PTSD that refused to budge despite years of costly attempts with various therapies.

That was until she came across the emerging field of MDMA-assisted therapy, which only became possible under tightly-controlled circumstances in 2023 after a landmark TGA decision.

Listen as she describes the compelling story of her treatment, and how she finally feels "unburdened".

"I was carrying something so heavy," she says. "I just feel free."