Current reporting, research and professional developments across Mental Health, curated for psychologists and behavioral-health professionals.
Trauma centers nationwide will begin to test a new approach for assessing traumatic brain injury (TBI) that is expected to lead to more accurate diagnoses and more appropriate treatment and follow-up for patients. The…
Using the gene scissors CRISPR and stem cells, researchers have managed to identify a common denominator for different gene mutations that all cause the neurological disease ALS. The research shows that ALS-linked…
A CDC food safety alert regarding a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections has been posted
Bipolar disorder exists on a spectrum rather than as a single, uniform condition. This fundamental characteristic explains why ...
A new study suggests that it might be possible to personalize care for people with bipolar disorder, using the results of detailed personality tests. It finds that such tests might help identify people who have certain…
America’s ongoing marijuana-legalization experiment will have many consequences. That goes especially for the seriously ...
Palliative care is specialized medical care focused on easing symptoms, addressing psychological and spiritual needs, and helping patients and caregivers make critical decisions aligned with their personal beliefs and…
New research shows that cyberbullying should be classified as an adverse childhood experience due to its strong link to trauma. Even subtle forms -- like exclusion from group chats -- can trigger PTSD-level distress…
Mental and physical health are both crucial aspects of overall health—and they are closely interconnected. By focusing on ...
Mindfulness-based therapy can offer significant relief for individuals who are still depressed after receiving treatment, according to a new clinical trial.
Sleeping nine hours or more per night is associated with worse cognitive performance, and it is even more the case for those with depression.
A recent study reveals that the average duration of ADHD medication for children and adolescents is more than three years. However, reliable, controlled data on the safety of marketed ADHD medicines in children are…
Postpartum maternal mental health and mother-to-infant bonding are well-established as critical factors in a child's psychosocial development. However, few studies have explored the combined impact of postpartum maternal…
Neuroscientists have discovered that the brain uses a dual system for learning through trial and error. This is the first time a second learning system has been identified, which could help explain how habits are formed…
The data from CDC's National Vital Statistics System shows a 27% decrease in drug overdose deaths
People with multiple long-term physical health conditions are at a significantly greater risk of developing depression, a study shows.
In today's competitive world, long hours, tight deadlines, and constant multitasking have become the norm. But beneath the ...
Cancer treatment with a cell-based immunotherapy causes mild cognitive impairment, a Stanford Medicine team found. They also identified compounds that could treat it.
Many young people deal with grief, trauma and wounds that run deep. ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and there are local resources that can ...
Engineers created a new point-of-care test that measures cortisol in saliva to help doctors diagnose depression and anxiety.
How well our brain functions depends heavily on the performance of our nerve cells. That is why they are regularly checked for their proper function -- defective cell components are marked, disposed of and recycled. This…
We live in a world where mental health is (finally) getting the attention it deserves. Therapy has gone mainstream. Mindfulness ...
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it ...
Researchers have discovered distinct roles for two dopamine receptors located on nerve cells within the portion of the brain that controls approach vs. avoidance behavior.
Researchers reviewed US national fatal crash data (2016-2021) and examined the vehicle age and driver assistance technologies of vehicles driven by teen and middle-aged drivers, and their associations with driver deaths…
Dear Healthy Men: Do men’s and women’s mental health issues and needs differ? And if so, how? A: With May being Mental Health ...
Many women struggle to find resources to help manage their menopause symptoms. For women living with a serious mental illness ...
Mental illnesses in rural areas can go unnoticed because of stigma, social isolation, and barriers to accessing services, the ...
Researchers have created an effective therapy for chronic pain that reduces pain intensity by focusing on emotional regulation.
When picturing a 'typical' alcoholic, people tend to imagine a person drinking at home alone. But that focus overlooks the social origins of many serious alcohol problems.
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