Clinical Psychology
Updated Nov 15, 2026 5:00 PM PT
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Current reporting, research and professional developments across Clinical Psychology, curated for psychologists and behavioral-health professionals.
Primary care physicians were able to more accurately diagnose Alzheimer’s disease after a simple blood test, according to research presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference 2026.Sebastian…
Functional unblinding is a central threat to validity; alternative controls, central blinded raters, blinding/expectancy ...
A novel oral ketamine drug was well tolerated and associated with reduced depressive symptoms in treatment-resistant depression (TRD) without significant dissociative effects, findings from two ...
New treatments, responsible deprescribing, and encouraging 988 gains reshape US mental health on our 250th anniversary.
Patients with Alzheimer’s disease experienced rapid and significant improvements in agitation with a combination of CBD and THC, according to an abstract presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International…
AI chatbots flood mental health care—convenient and validating, yet risky. Learn where they help, where they harm, and why therapists still matter.
FDA finalized new guidance for testing MDMA and psilocybin in trials, days after Massachusetts advanced its own psychedelic therapy pilot.
Carers of individuals with eating disorders (EDs) often experience high levels of psychological distress, which can lead to anxiety and depressive symptoms. While several interventions have been developed to support…
Background Child anxiety and behavioral problems are significant global public health concerns. Traditional methods often fail to capture intricate symptom interactions. This study used network analysis to explore the…
Background Relapse is highly prevalent among individuals with schizophrenia, imposing a significant burden on public health systems and patients. Medication usage patterns, encompassing both prescription and usage…
Impulsivity in individuals with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) diminishes quality of life. Cortical hypometabolism has been hypothesized to contribute to ADHD. Transcranial photobiomodulation (tPBM) is a…
Structured lifestyle interventions significantly improved cognitive function in older adults across Latin America, according to a study presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference 2026.Lucia…
New primate data show IV tau-silencing gene therapy cuts brain tau up to 75% with liver-sparing safety, clearing path for 2026 trial.
The site is continuing to recommend harmful videos despite new rules meant to better protect teenagers in the UK, a study finds.
Firearm deaths decreased by 5% from 2023 to 2024 in the U.S., although such mortalities remain high, with one occurring every 12 minutes, a report from the Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions shows.Rose Kim…
One in five adolescents and young adults in the United States reported using AI chatbots for mental health support in 2025, and most did not tell anyone, according to a recent survey study.AI chatbots are growing in…
A panel of expert psychiatrists define deprescribing as ongoing medication review, guiding safer, personalized psychopharmacology amid polypharmacy, misdiagnosis, and fragmented care.
One of the hardest parts of working with adolescents is that they rarely tell their school counselors exactly what is wrong.A student does not usually walk into a counselor’s office and say, “I am developing depression,”…
As the psychedelic drug industry shifts from a speculative niche to a potential part of mainstream healthcare, investors have started to keep a careful eye on it.
The move includes significant equity components, though the model is highly restricted. How much sway will commercial interests have?
Man who was given psychedelic mushrooms in therapy fell from 4th-floor window and spent months in hospital: lawsuit - Jacob Ramirez suffered blunt force trauma to his head and injuries to his chest ...
The Master of Science (MSc) programme in psychology with specialisation in clinical psychology and psychotherapy is distinguished ...
Background Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) is prevalent among adolescents with mood disorders and represents an important clinical risk factor for future suicidal behaviors. Although thyroid and sex hormones have been…
Sexual dysfunction, defined as persistent difficulties in sexual desire, arousal, or orgasm, affects treatment adherence to psychotropic medication and quality of life in people with mental disorders, yet patients rarely…
Clozapine is the most effective treatment for treatment-resistant schizophrenia, yet substantial interindividual variability in serum concentrations complicates dose optimization and therapeutic drug monitoring. While…
Learn how BPD Compass personalizes treatment by targeting the personality processes driving each person's symptoms.
As more people turn to ChatGPT for diet advice, therapists warn AI could complicate eating disorder recovery by offering unsafe or misleading guidance.
Somerset NHS psychologist Dr Megan Rowley returns to Bridgwater College to inspire students with insights into clinical psychology careers and ...
I've previously defined AI-based therapy micro-bursts, which is how people tend to use AI for mental health advice. Now, here's my typology. An AI Insider scoop.
Objective A plausible association between adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) and eating disorders (EDs) is suggested by the current research, although this potential relationship is poorly defined. This systematic…