AddictionOct 23, 2026
Federal grant boosts opioid treatment on Cape Cod
Outer Cape Health Services received $677,045 in federal funding to expand opioid addiction treatment in 10 towns.
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NeuropsychologyOct 23, 2026
Young-onset Dementia — Surging 4x in 10 Years: Essential Vitamin to Take
Young-onset dementia has surged 4x over the last decade. Discover the vital prevention tips, risk factors, and essential brain health habits.
ResearchOct 23, 2026
Testosterone may help new brain cells survive, and timing could matter
In castrated male rats, a month of testosterone injections boosted the survival of newly born neurons in the hippocampus. Two weeks of injections given later in the cells’ development helped in the spatial-memory region…
Mental HealthOct 23, 2026
The Helen Haines tragedy has shocked Australia. Its horrors highlight the crumbling foundations of our system | Tom McIlroy
For many, especially women in parliament and other positions of authority, the arrival of violence in Australian politics has been long expectedGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe awful tragedy…
Child PsychologyOct 23, 2026
Queen concerned about child, adolescent mental health
Her concern has prompted Istana Negara to take proactive measures, including holding discussions on initiatives to develop and enhance complaint and counselling systems.
AI & TechnologyOct 23, 2026
PsychPlus Expands World’s Largest Technology-Enabled Mental Health Platform with Major California Acquisition
Acquisition adds 100+ psychiatrists to PsychPlus's growing network, expanding clinical capacity and strengthening ...
School & EducationOct 23, 2026
KCS, mental health professional speak on bullying policies and prevention
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) – According to data from the Tennessee Department of Education, Kingsport City Schools reported 112 cases of bullying during the 2024-2025 school year. Sixty-nine of those ...
Child PsychologyOct 23, 2026
Two Major New Studies on Adult ADHD Just Came Out
The two studies, which were published in two of the world's most respected medical journals, shed light on how ADHD impacts women.
ResearchOct 23, 2026
People who believe conspiracy theories overestimate how many others agree, new research finds
People who believe conspiracy theories tend to overestimate how many others share their views. New research suggests that this illusion of consensus may help conspiracy theories spread, and that concrete statistics may…
Child PsychologyOct 23, 2026
Many undiagnosed people in Lithuania suffer from ADHD, experts say
A press conference was held at the Lithuanian parliament to mark World ADHD Month, with the aim of highlighting ...
Health PsychologyOct 23, 2026
Authorities investigating whether first Kenya and Nigeria Ebola cases crossed paths
Nigeria this week recorded its first case of Ebola in the current outbreak, which has spread from the epicenter in Congo to several other African countries.
AddictionOct 23, 2026
Texas Involuntary Drug & Alcohol Rehab For Teenagers: Guide For Parents Released
Clearfork Academy, a youth mental health and rehab center in Texas, has released a guide on involuntary drug and alcohol rehab for teenagers in the state.
Cognitive PsychologyOct 23, 2026
Your aging brain may be trading detail memory for big-picture understanding, researchers suggest
Fabian-Xosé Fernandez, an associate professor of cognition and neural systems at the University of Arizona, and coauthors Sara Burke and Lynn Nadel propose that the aging brain gradually shifts from ...
Mental HealthOct 23, 2026
Lawsuit alleges staff at Montco psychiatric hospital failed a suicidal teen, allowing her to die in their care
All Abrianna McClintic’s parents wanted was for her to get the help she needed. The 19-year-old had spent the second half of her life in and out of psychiatric facilities, receiving treatment for PTSD ...
Clinical PsychologyOct 23, 2026
The Impact of a Late Autism Diagnosis
Receiving an autism diagnosis later in life brings up complex emotions. For those with eating disorders, it could be the key to recovery.
ResearchOct 23, 2026
Sugar restriction in early life is linked to lower dementia risk and slightly slower brain aging decades later
A natural experiment created by Britain’s postwar sugar rationing suggests that less sugar in the first years of life may be linked to lower risks of dementia, depression, and anxiety, along with slightly younger-looking…
AddictionOct 23, 2026
Ottawa must parlay sports gambling boom into addiction supports
I watch a lot of sports on television, mostly hockey, baseball and football. And it’s getting harder to watch a game without being bombarded with gambling advertisements.
Mental HealthOct 23, 2026
West River Mental Health to take over Rapid City youth crisis center
West River Mental Health will take over operations of Rapid City’s 24/7 youth Crisis Care Center on Nov. 1, keeping critical mental health support available.
Mental HealthOct 23, 2026
Liberals tabling bill to prohibit MAID for mental illness alone on Tuesday
OTTAWA — The Liberal government will table its bill permanently barring people with mental illness alone from accessing an assisted death on Tuesday, National Post has learned.
Mental HealthOct 23, 2026
Teen mental health: What scientists discovered about daily steps
A study of 5 515 adolescents found a surprising link between daily steps and teen mental health. Here's what researchers discovered.
Cognitive PsychologyOct 23, 2026
Flickering signals in monkey brains hint at how we become conscious of what we see
Conscious perception may depend not just on the patterns of activity in certain neurons, but the timing of when those patterns appear. By outfitting monkeys with bicolored goggles similar to old-timey ...
ResearchOct 23, 2026
Mental health disparities persist for LGBTQ+ college students nationwide, largest study of its kind finds
LGBTQ+ college students who experience discrimination are significantly more likely to experience depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts and to avoid needed health care, according to a new national ...
ResearchOct 23, 2026
Breakthrough PTSD treatment achieves 68% remission rate in clinical trial
A newly FDA-cleared PTSD treatment uses personalized brain mapping and magnetic stimulation to target abnormal brain activity, with a clinical trial reporting a 52% reduction in symptoms and 68% remission. Researchers…
ResearchOct 23, 2026
“AI psychosis” appears rare but real, and first-episode patients may be most vulnerable, study suggests
People going through their first episode of psychosis may be especially vulnerable to chatbots that validate distorted beliefs, a new study suggests. At one large medical center, 61% of “AI psychosis” cases involved…
WorkplaceOct 23, 2026
46 per cent of Australian workers would take pay cut for better mental health
Forty-six per cent of Australian workers would accept a pay cut for a job that was better for their mental health, according to a new survey of over 4000 workers that also found two in five took a day ...
Health PsychologyOct 23, 2026
Family's plea after autistic son escapes school
A mother says her son regularly climbs fences in their back garden and has "no sense of danger".
Mental HealthOct 23, 2026
Scientists Identify a New Type of Depression That May Feel Like Permanent Jet Lag
For some people with depression, every day feels like waking up with jet lag but without the flight. They sleep longer, wake exhausted, and find themselves most alert when the rest of the world is ...
TraumaOct 23, 2026
Katz says PTSD cases among military personnel rose 40% — France 24
Israel’s defense minister said PTSD cases among military personnel have risen 40% since September 2023, as reservists and psychiatric services face growing demand.
NeuropsychologyOct 23, 2026
Pathos AI Expands Beyond Oncology with BMS and Tempus Neuroscience Partnerships
Pathos AI signed two collaborations with Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) and Tempus AI to accelerate drug development for neurological disorders. The partnerships ma ...
NeuropsychologyOct 23, 2026
Scientists discover a surprising double benefit of exercise for Parkinson’s
A seven-year study found that people with Parkinson’s disease who were more physically active experienced slower declines in memory, thinking, and movement abilities. Those exercising more than eight hours per week…