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People with dementia, mild cognitive impairment, alcohol addiction or psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia show increased brain aging, each in specific patterns within the brain, according to a study published in…
Occupational therapy for mental health issues? Yes. Although you probably think of occupational therapy as rehabilitation after an injury or surgery, occupational therapy can also help individuals ...
Posted July 21, 2026 | Reviewed by Abigail Fagan As a therapist, I hear a lot about regret. “If I had only…”. “I should have known…” “How could I have…” It has always struck me as a unique emotional state — a mix of…
Women suffering from pelvic organ prolapse might be best served by surgery that preserves their uterus rather than removing it, a landmark clinical trial reports.
Posted July 21, 2026 | Reviewed by Monica Vilhauer Ph.D. When people ask what I study, I explain that my work sits at the intersection of sleep science and public policy. The typical response is, "Really? I never thought…
Posted July 21, 2026 | Reviewed by Michelle Quirk One of the most common emotions divorced parents experience, especially the spouse who was the lower- or non-earning spouse during the marriage, is tension around money…
The finding shows how life spreads between isolated deep-sea vents — and how closely those ecosystems are tied to the sunlit ocean.
Duke University researchers are developing an experimental drug that targets mitochondria inside nerve cells to provide pain relief without the risk of addiction.
(MedPage Today) -- MONTREAL -- Complement inhibitors to treat geographic atrophy (GA) were associated with thickening of the retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL), which could be helpful or pathologic, according to a study…
(MedPage Today) -- Bolton Medical is recalling the Relay Pro Thoracic Stent Graft System due to difficulties in releasing the stent graft. As of April 23, the company has reported three deaths associated with this issue…
New research finds that the sounds and sights of nature are associated with significant mental health benefits compared with loud urban environments. The study, by North Carolina State University researchers, compared…
Alzheimer's drugs can now clear amyloid build-up from the brain. But does that translate into real-world improvement?
Study shows strong sense of purpose, healthier digital habits lower risks for addiction, depression.
Pittsburgh-area courts have a new tool for people in mental health crisis: the power to order treatment instead of incarceration ...
Individuals with psychiatric conditions show reduced flexibility in their brain network dynamics, according to a new Rutgers study. The human brain is organized into networks that can adaptively shift ...
Prisoners convicted of serious violent offenses were found to be less aggressive and less likely to reoffend following a mental ...
Researchers found that people with psychiatric conditions showed reduced brain network flexibility, with brain dynamics predicting individual symptom patterns more accurately than traditional ...
include disorders that impact mood, thinking, and behavior. Each has unique symptoms, but mental health
LEARN MORE ABOUT TMS FOR ADHD "TMS gives us a way to address ADHD symptoms without adding another medication to a patient's routine," said Joshua Flatow, MD, medical director, and ...
Common types of therapy include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), eye movement ...
On the Oregon/Idaho border, rural Americans’ access to care depends on which side of the river they happen to live.
The county-led Rural Behavioral Health Action Collaborative will help North State counties build shared capacity to implement behavioral health ...
Americans have spent years telling researchers they love working from home. A new study suggests home might not love them back. The research, published in the journal Science in June, compared workers ...
Social psychology presents itself as liberal, yet its dominant narratives—obedience, cruelty, conformity, and bias—reflect a persistently pessimistic portrayal of human nature. Here I argue that this ...
Abstract Research shows that sociopolitical attitudes and values (SPAVs) often play an important role in people’s personal and social identity, life choices, psychological and b ...
Medicaid managed care organizations serve as the primary vehicle for delivering behavioral health services to low-income youth. However, market consolidation has shifted enrollment toward a handful of ...
Designed by ZGF and constructed by Skanska, the $83 million Ballmer Institute for Children’s Behavioral Health will use about 18,200 cubic feet of cross-laminated timber and ...
Clinicians say fear surrounding immigration enforcement is fueling patient mental health issues, delaying care, and increasing clinician burnout.
An attorney answers questions about what contracted cadets should do if they struggle with mental health issues.
Adults with ADHD and comorbid anxiety experienced improvements in both with centanafadine, according to a press release from Otsuka Pharmaceutical. Currently under investigation, centanafadine is a ...