NeuropsychologyOct 5, 2026
£80m UKRI programme to transform NHS dementia diagnosis
UKRI’s £80m Dementia Challenge will test nine technologies in the NHS to speed up dementia diagnosis and improve early detection.
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Mental HealthOct 5, 2026
Linda Kelly – KELLY MENTAL HEALTH: Stress, anxiety and depression – understanding the difference
We hear the terms stress, anxiety, and depression all the time, but according to mental health expert Linda Kelly of Kelly Mental Health, they're not the same ...
WorkplaceOct 5, 2026
Next step in India's mental health journey
This article is authored by Neerja Birla, founder and chairperson, Mpower, Aditya Birla Education Trust.
PsychologyOct 5, 2026
9 traits of a low-quality man, according to psychology
In the realm of modern psychology, understanding the traits that define individuals is crucial for personal growth and relationship dynamics. A low-quality man, as identified by psychological ...
Positive PsychologyOct 5, 2026
The secret to happiness? Cats! Countries with more felines are happier, study finds
Analysis, published in the journal Plos One, revealed that countries with more cats per person had higher levels of happiness. And one explanation could be that cats provide companionship and ...
Mental HealthOct 5, 2026
Scientists tracked children for decades—one factor was linked to depression
Researchers found having better cardiorespiratory fitness as a child and teenager could reduce risk of depression as an adult.
Child PsychologyOct 5, 2026
[ADHD Work Hacks] Can't think of a reply. Borrow the 'Status → Consultation' template to confirm progress and deadlines
You've opened the reply screen, but the first sentence won't come to you. As you rewrite it thinking, 'Is this rude?', you even lose track of what you wanted to convey. On days like that, borrowing ...
School & EducationOct 5, 2026
LEARNING LOG: Foundation Course 'Invitation to Psychology and Education', Section 3: 'Why Adults Learn. Lifelong Learning', The Open University of Japan
Directed Learning to Narrative Learning and Well-beingWhen opening a university textbook and engaging with psychological concepts, the question, "Why am I trying to learn again now that I am an adult?
Mental HealthOct 5, 2026
‘The Unwavering Spirit’ spotlights Black men’s mental health
IN A groundbreaking effort to tackle mental health challenges faced by Black men, award-winning Yorkshire journalist, screenwriter, and mental health advocate, Dawn-Maria France, will premiere her ...
School & EducationOct 5, 2026
New $211M Hodgson Vo-Tech builds in space for student mental health
Hodgson Vo-Tech began the school year with a new building. One month later, it opened a brand new Sean's Room, a student mental health haven.
Mental HealthOct 5, 2026
Can Smartphone Therapy Help With Schizophrenia Symptoms?
CT-155, a smartphone-based therapy for schizophrenia, modestly improved negative symptoms such as low motivation, social withdrawal, and reduced emotional expression.
NeuropsychologyOct 5, 2026
Your gut bacteria may reveal how quickly your brain is ageing; UCLA researchers found specific microbes and chemical byproducts linked to older-looking brains, poorer memory ...
A person's "brain age" may be different from their chronological age. For years, scientists have used brain scans to estimate this age and found that when the brain appears older than expected, it is ...
Mental HealthOct 5, 2026
Cannabis Use Disorder Linked to Mental Illness
Cannabis is becoming more widely accepted and legally available in many parts of the world. While some people use it occasionally or for medical reasons, researchers are increasingly studying what ...
Mental HealthOct 5, 2026
Youth dialogue on mental health and well-being in education
On the occasion of the World Mental Health Day 2026, the SDG 4 Youth & Student Network is hosting a Youth dialogue on mental health & well-being in education to create a safe and inclusive global ...
NeuropsychologyOct 5, 2026
Nobel Prize in medicine honours research into mysteries of brain
The technology can function as both a research tool and a roadmap for developing future therapies like Parkinson s and depression.
AddictionOct 5, 2026
Gambling is sending more people to the ER
Recent research suggests that the rise of gambling is leading to a surge of mental-health problems.
Child PsychologyOct 5, 2026
A Common Blood Pressure Drug Could Help Treat ADHD, Animal Studies Suggest
(Dani Serrano/Moment RF/Getty Images) Experts say we need more options for treating ADHD, and a 2025 study suggests one option might already be stocked at the chemist. Around a quarter of patients ...
Cognitive PsychologyOct 5, 2026
Are Babies Conscious?
By pinpointing when it begins in young humans, scientists hope to better understand what consciousness is, and how it arises, in all of us.
NeuropsychologyOct 5, 2026
Environmental Toxins and Brain Health: Experts Explore Cognitive Decline, Alzheimer’s Research and Therapeutic Plasma Exchange
Brain Fog, Cognitive Decline and How TPE Works webinar will take place Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 4 p.m. ET. Environmental exposures are becoming part of the brain-health conversation as ...
AddictionOct 5, 2026
Alcohol dependence in Portugal “quadruples in last decade”
Alcohol dependence has almost quadrupled in Portugal over the last decade, but only 20% of patients are receiving treatment, the Institute for Addictive Behaviours and Dependencies has warned. In an ...
AddictionOct 5, 2026
La dependencia del alcohol en Portugal “se cuadruplica en la última década”.
Alcohol dependence has almost quadrupled in Portugal over the last decade, but only 20% of patients are receiving treatment, the Institute for Addictive Behaviours and Dependencies has warned. In an ...
PolicyOct 5, 2026
Pralhad Joshi Reviews School Mental Health Policy Draft
Education Minister Pralhad Joshi reviewed the draft National Mental Health and Well-Being Policy for Schools, focusing on student safety and emotional well-being.
NeuropsychologyOct 5, 2026
German and US scientists win Nobel Prize in medicine
The trio won the award for their discoveries concerning light-gated ion channels and optogenetics.
Mental HealthOct 5, 2026
CCRES real job preview: Rewarding parts of a career in behavioral health
In an effort to further prepare prospective employees, the CCRES HR and marketing team has developed a library of video resources that CCRES employees can use to further prepare themselves for their ...
Mental HealthOct 5, 2026
Do More Steps Mean Better Mental Health For Teens?
A teenager's daily step count may improve more than their physical health — it may also help protect their mental health. Researchers tracked more than 5,500 adolescents (average age: 12), using ...
Family & RelationshipsOct 5, 2026
Big tech claims it can fix loneliness, but can it really?
Experts are of the view that digital platforms designed to keep us scrolling, along with the rise of AI companions, can take time and energy away from the real relationships that support us ...
Child PsychologyOct 5, 2026
Signs your child might have ADHD – from a parent and expert who has been there
There are many myths around ADHD, and it isn't down to parenting, sugar intake or screens. Here's a step-by-step plan if you suspect your child is showing symptoms ...
Mental HealthOct 5, 2026
Israel's mental health crisis in the wake of Oct. 7 attacks
More than a third of Israelis have shown symptoms of mental health conditions, a report found. Three years after the October 7 attack, the country's health system is still struggling to come to terms ...
NeuropsychologyOct 5, 2026
Researchers discover how the brain updates memories with new information
A joint study by three Spanish institutions shows how certain hippocampal neurons safeguard existing memories even as new information about events is stored. View on euronews ...
Clinical PsychologyOct 5, 2026
How Ketamine Emerged as a Key Factor in an Alleged Cornell Sex Assault
The powerful anesthetic has gained popularity as a party drug, including among a certain social set on the university’s campus.