Integrating biology, context, and equity in mental health care

This cluster tracks how contemporary psychiatry is moving beyond symptom checklists toward a life-course, whole-person model of mental health. Content spans biological drivers (genomics, hormones, pregnancy-related brain changes, ketogenic therapy), the mental health impact of cancer and chronic disease, and structured tools and training models for clinicians. A strong equity thread highlights disparities and intersectional risks among transgender people, refugees, food-insecure patients, and forensic populations, alongside calls for participation in cutting-edge research and guidance from major journals and professional bodies. Together, these pieces show a field rapidly reshaping diagnosis and treatment around precision medicine, social context, and real-world implementation.