NeuropsychologyAug 16, 2026
The everyday mineral a Harvard doctor says could help protect your brain from dementia
A decade-long study looked at 27 metals in the brain – and found one surprising link to Alzheimer’s ...
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ResearchAug 16, 2026
Billions of sea stars have died. A Northwest tribe is trying to save the species
Sunflower sea stars are critically endangered in the Pacific Ocean. University of Washington researchers are working with the Samish Indian Nation to bring this 24-armed creature back from the brink of extinction.
Health PsychologyAug 16, 2026
Doctors and women who've had it call for more attention on postpartum psychosis
The high-profile murder trial of Lindsay Clancy's has put the condition in the spotlight. Women who have had it call for more research and understanding of a difficult mental illness.
Positive PsychologyAug 16, 2026
Springfield’s Mindful Miles 5K supports mental health services
The Gandara Center hosted its 12th annual Mindful Miles 5K Walk and Run at Forest Park in Springfield on Saturday morning. The event brought residents together to support mental health and recovery ...
TraumaAug 16, 2026
PTSD therapy side effects remain rare among children and adolescents, analysis finds
Psychological interventions are effective in treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in children and adolescents. But can they also have unwanted side effects? To answer this question, an ...
Clinical PsychologyAug 16, 2026
People Are Turning to AI for Mental Health, California Wants It Banned
California is one step closer to barring AI chatbots from posing as therapists and making mental health decisions without human oversight.
Mental HealthAug 16, 2026
Letters to the Editor: A permanent, safe facility is best for some with severe mental illness
SB 1373 may lead to more mentally ill people ending up in jail; however, many loved ones of these people will get a rare good night's sleep knowing that they are off the streets and at least safe ...
Military & First RespondersAug 16, 2026
Mother of veteran who died by suicide warns new health cap is failing those in need
The mother of a former navy petty officer who died by suicide while waiting for a psychologist appointment from the Department of Veteran Affairs says Labor’s $5000 cap on allied health services is ...
PersonalityAug 16, 2026
Optical Illusion personality test: What you see first reveals your hidden personality traits
Optical Illusion personality tests trick the brain into believing what the eyes see first based on a person’s perspective.Have you ever looked at a picture and instantly focused on one detail, while ...
AddictionAug 16, 2026
Police board calls on province to legislate involuntary addiction treatment
Supportive housing should be the No. 1 focus in tackling homelessness and addictions, Health Sciences North president and CEO David McNeil told the police board ...
Mental HealthAug 16, 2026
Suicide Prevention Action Network to hold Kalamazoo community town hall
The Suicide Prevention Action Network (SPAN) will be hosting a community town hall focused on reducing suicide by connecting Kalamazoo County residents with prevention resources and strategies Aug. 20 ...
Mental HealthAug 16, 2026
7 signs a husband's fear of losing his wife is creating marriage anxiety
Anxiety in marriage rarely announces itself with a clear label. It shows up sideways, through a tone of voice, a tightened grip during a hug, or a question asked one too many times. When a husband ...
Child PsychologyAug 16, 2026
After 7 years in child psychology, these 11 discipline mistakes still concern me
Seven years into working with families on behavior and development, I still see the same handful of discipline habits show up in session after session. They rarely come from bad intentions. Most ...
Developmental PsychologyAug 16, 2026
When can your child stay home alone? Neuroscience suggests we’re asking the wrong question
Caregivers often seek a specific age that their child can be left home alone. However, the neuroscience of brain development suggests that readiness depends on much more than a birthday.
Cognitive PsychologyAug 16, 2026
Why Do We Feel Like We've Met Someone Before? The Psychology Behind Instant Familarity
You are at a wedding or a coffee shop and you start talking to someone new. Within minutes it feels like you have known them for years. It is a strange but common feeling, and there is nothing wrong ...
AI & TechnologyAug 16, 2026
Opinion: Mental health in the age of Algorithm
It isn’t AI alone that hurts employees; it’s how it is deployed, governed, and understood as part of organisational environment ...
Mental HealthAug 16, 2026
Trouble focusing when upset may signal anxiety and depression symptoms in youth
How a child focuses when upset is far more revealing about their mental health than how they focus when calm, according to FIU psychologists. In a new study published in Journal of Psychopathology and ...
Mental HealthAug 16, 2026
More than $1 million awarded to Luzerne County schools for safety, behavioral health
More than $1 million is headed to schools serving students in Luzerne County for safety improvements and behavioral health support, according to state Rep. Bren ...
Mental HealthAug 16, 2026
Chinese brain-reading AI model may help predict depression risk 4 years in advance
Scientists from Shenzhen University used data studying teenagers' responses to facial expressions to identify possible warning signs Chinese scientists have developed an AI model they say could be ...
School & EducationAug 16, 2026
How To Make Back-To-School Prep More Exciting According To An Education Psychologist
Licensed education psychologist Reena B. Patel, LEP, BCBA, shares advice on how parents can help their kids come back in the fall comfortable and prepared.
AI & TechnologyAug 16, 2026
Teens are turning to AI chatbots for emotional support — here's how to keep kids safe
Teens may be especially prone to experiencing these simulated relationships as real, but setting boundaries can help ensure they use the technology safely.
Mental HealthAug 16, 2026
Woman opens up about ‘weird’ reality of first-job anxiety: ‘You start questioning your whole existence’
A woman shared her experience of first-job anxiety and said freshers should not feel pressured to have everything figured out. | Trending ...
NeuropsychologyAug 16, 2026
Are Alto Neuroscience’s (ANRO) Rising Losses Funding a Stronger Depression Pipeline or Diluting Discipline?
Alto Neuroscience, Inc. reported its second-quarter and first-half 2026 results, recording a wider net loss of US$27.64 million for Q2 and US$53.88 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026, with ...
WorkplaceAug 16, 2026
Can A 'Menty B' Vacation Actually Save You From Burnout?
From switching off to escaping routine, here’s why Gen Z is turning holidays into mental health resets
ResearchAug 16, 2026
The partisan divide over civil rights legislation widened abruptly in the 1990s and 2010s
Legislative support for civil rights in Congress has grown over the past fifty years, but this support is increasingly divided by party. A new study indicates this polarization accelerated sharply during the 1990s and…
NeuropsychologyAug 16, 2026
Amyloid and aging reshape glial waste management in APP/PS1 mice
Several IgM-reactive structures have recently been proposed as components of glial and meningeal waste-handling pathways in mice: Periodic Acid-Schiff (PAS)-positive polyglucosan granules, extraparenchymal (EP) IgM+…
ResearchAug 16, 2026
Mediating effect of sleep quality on the relationship between competitive level and depressive symptoms in elite para-athletes
This study aimed to examine whether sleep quality mediates the association between competitive level and depressive symptoms among elite para-athletes in South Korea. A total of 104 elite para-athletes registered with…
AddictionAug 15, 2026
My boyfriend has addiction issues but I feel too guilty to leave him
I have a huge amount of sympathy for your partner; I really do. Addiction is so often an attempt to cope with poor mental health that unfortunately just compounds the issue. And sadly, drug and ...
ResearchAug 15, 2026
Childhood adversity linked to altered physical response during stress
Early life trauma might fundamentally alter how the body handles psychological stress. A new study reveals that adults with a history of childhood adversity show muted blood pressure responses during stressful tasks and…
Health PsychologyAug 15, 2026
Britain's quarter century: Experts in sex, mental health, nutrition and addiction assess nation's changing well-being
A good way to follow the health of a nation is to glance at what is known as period life expectancy. This calculates how long a person born today would live if the current death rates remained exactly the same for the…