Mental HealthAug 3, 2026
Springfield police seek help locating woman believed to be in mental health crisis
Springfield police are asking for the public's help in locating a woman who is believed to be experiencing a mental health crisis.
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Social PsychologyAug 3, 2026
Japan Validates First ASD Social Cognition Therapy That Improves Daily Life
Autism social skills training in Japan has cleared its first randomized controlled trial: a culturally adapted six-week group therapy improved both social cognition and real-world daily functioning in ...
ResearchAug 3, 2026
Migraines are linked to accelerated brain aging in regions tied to memory and emotion
Migraines are more than just painful headaches. A new study reveals that the condition is linked to accelerated brain aging, with structural changes appearing in regions responsible for memory, attention, and emotional…
ResearchAug 3, 2026
‘Cheating’ birds change their tune
Female pied flycatchers can tell whether a male is paired or not based on song differences. Mated males sing shorter songs and repeat syllables less.
Child PsychologyAug 3, 2026
Sensitive parenting buffers against child ADHD risks from pregnancy
Research from Oregon Health & Science University's Center for Mental Health Innovation provides new evidence that the way caregivers interact with children when they're very young can protect against ...
Social PsychologyAug 3, 2026
Good things take time—but new research suggests mindfulness can make the wait easier
Ask someone if they'd rather take $5 today or $10 next week and they'll know which option is better.
Child PsychologyAug 3, 2026
Five large corporations dominate Medicaid mental health care for adolescents
The United States is in the middle of a well-documented adolescent mental health crisis. Because Medicaid provides medical coverage for roughly half of all children in the country, the program has an ...
NeuropsychologyAug 3, 2026
New AI brain scans could help identify dementia earlier
Scientists developed the new approach that uses AI to generate detailed maps that highlight differences in how distinct parts of the brain age.
Cognitive PsychologyAug 3, 2026
Psychology says people who learn a great deal from movies aren't passive thinkers: What this behavior means?
Psychology says people who learn a great deal from movies aren't simply watching stories for entertainment. Research explains that many people learn by observing characters, situations, and emotions ...
NeuropsychologyAug 3, 2026
A preventive neurologist shares 2 overlooked dementia risk factors
A preventive neurologist said hearing and vision loss are associated with a higher risk of dementia and cognitive decline.
AddictionAug 3, 2026
Ex-NRL player Luke Bateman alleges gambling company offered him drugs
A former professional rugby league player says gambling company employees offered to secure him illicit drugs to "strengthen" their relationship when he was in the grips of a financially crippling ...
Multi-tiered systems of supportAug 3, 2026
Washoe County schools offer mental health support, back-to-school tips ahead of new year
District points families to counselors, online tools and community partnerships as students prepare to return ...
Social PsychologyAug 3, 2026
Most Americans prefer non-violent border enforcement, study finds
Most Americans favor nonviolent measures, such as temporary barricades, over violent measures, like the use of rubber bullets, by border enforcement officers toward undocumented migrants on the southern border, a UCL-led…
Mental HealthAug 3, 2026
Nevada Health Authority invests $50M in rural healthcare workforce
Nevada is directing more than $50 million toward rural healthcare, with a focus on recruiting and retaining doctors, nurses, and other providers in small communities across the state.
ResearchAug 3, 2026
New study reveals how culture shapes our attraction to people who flaunt their wealth
A recent study published in the International Marketing Review suggests that flaunting luxury experiences online, rather than material goods, can make people appear more attractive. However, this effect depends heavily…
NeuropsychologyAug 3, 2026
A single-cell brain map let AI predict grammar, meaning and context in speech
Speech begins before a word reaches the mouth. In recordings from individual brain cells, researchers found patterns that anticipated meaning, grammatical roles and sentence structure during natural ...
Child PsychologyAug 3, 2026
Study identifies link between caregiver-child relationship, ADHD symptoms
Research from Oregon Health & Science University's Center for Mental Health Innovation provides new evidence that the way caregivers interact with children when they're very young can protect against the negative effects…
AddictionAug 3, 2026
Ben Affleck opens up about addiction recovery, says “overpriced rehabs” aren’t the answer
Ben Affleck’s 2021 comments about alcohol addiction recovery are trending again as he discusses rehab, suffering and his journey to sobriety.
NeuropsychologyAug 3, 2026
Scientists may have found aging’s hidden trigger for brain disease
Scientists have identified a molecular switch that may help explain why aging makes the brain more vulnerable to diseases such as ALS and Huntington’s. In worms, the protein EPS8 builds up with age and triggers signaling…
Sport & PerformanceAug 3, 2026
Toronto Maple Leafs hire Andy O'Brien to oversee NHL team's sport performance
The Toronto Maple Leafs have made Andy O'Brien the team's vice-president of sport performance. O'Brien will oversee the NHL club's strength and conditioning, sport science and nut ...
ProfessionAug 3, 2026
Can Utilitarianism Replace Ethics?
To deal with these situations, there is no better tool than utilitarianism, for it makes those trade-offs explicit and transparent, whereas other ethical theories offer little more than the ...
ResearchAug 3, 2026
Unconscious narcissism is linked to an avoidance of forgiveness
People with hidden antagonistic traits may struggle to forgive others on a deeply automatic level. New research indicates that unconscious narcissism is linked to interpersonal avoidance and reduced benevolence, even…
Health PsychologyAug 3, 2026
80 years of Harvard research confirm it: neither money nor perfect health is what makes you happy past 60
Happiness after 60 is built day by day Contrary to popular belief, happiness may not depend only on major life events. According to several researchers in positive psychology, it is often the small ...
Social PsychologyAug 3, 2026
How digital interferences shape parent-child time
New research is giving children a voice in understanding how technological interruptions affect parent-child relationships. A paper, "Distracted, Interrupted, or Disrupted: A Pathway Model of Technoference," led by…
Mental HealthAug 3, 2026
Children's Health expands pediatric behavioral health services in Plano
Children's Health is expanding pediatric behavioral health services in Plano with the addition of four specialized outpatient programs at Children's Medical Center Plano, increasing access to mental ...
Health PsychologyAug 3, 2026
What would it take to get peptides on the shelf?
An FDA advisory panel recently voted to green-light some popular peptides. The decision brought enormous attention to the market for these products — and concerns about the unregulated supply.
TraumaAug 3, 2026
Del Rae Behavioral Health Offers Trauma-Informed Outpatient Treatment in San Diego
Sorrento Valley-Based Behavioral Health Center Provides EMDR, Brain Mapping, and Personalized Trauma Care Without ...
Mental HealthAug 3, 2026
Study links excessive screen time to poorer body image in teens with skin conditions
A recent study has observed that teenagers who face skin conditions and spend more time scrolling on social media may develop poor body image issues.
NeuropsychologyAug 3, 2026
Two new compounds could reveal hidden drivers of Alzheimer’s disease
Vanderbilt researchers created the first selective compound designed to inhibit TAOK-1, a poorly understood protein connected to Alzheimer’s disease. They also discovered a second compound that activates the entire TAOK…
PsychologyAug 3, 2026
11 brutal observations about human psychology that may change the way you understand people
Some patterns may be uncomfortable to accept, but recognizing them can help you build healthier relationships with the people around you.