AI & TechnologyJul 17, 2026
AI Is Not a Calculator. Stop Saying It Is.
The most common analogy that AI is like a calculator is wrong. It borrows the resolution of prior panics to avoid the question AI technology actually raises.
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Clinical PsychologyJul 17, 2026
Podcast: Managing Co-Occurring Mood and Substance Use Disorders With Michael J. Ostacher, MD, MPH
Learn how clinicians tackle mood and substance use disorders together, boost patient engagement, and expand evidence-based addiction medications for bipolar and alcohol use.
Clinical PsychologyJul 17, 2026
FDA approves subcutaneous Leqembi for initiation
The FDA has approved a subcutaneous dose for initiation of lecanemab treatment in adults with Alzheimer’s disease, according to a press release from the administration.Previously, patients had to begin treatment with an…
Health PsychologyJul 17, 2026
Newborn babies in England to be tested for SMA
All newborn babies in England will be tested for the genetic disease spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), as part of a major study.
Health PsychologyJul 17, 2026
Researchers investigate potential connections between menopausal hormone therapy and ocular health
Faculty members at the University of Colorado Anschutz School of Medicine are working together across academic departments to learn more about how menopausal hormone therapy, sometimes referred to as hormone replacement…
AI & TechnologyJul 17, 2026
Americans are asking AI about their health. Here's where it goes wrong
As more people turn to artificial intelligence with health questions, providers offer insight into best practices.
TraumaJul 17, 2026
Person-Centered, Trauma-Informed Care Central to JFCS
Trauma-informed care isn’t just for clinicians,” says Sophie German, BSW, CFSW, director of the older adult and community services departments at Jewish Family & Children’s Services of ...
Family & RelationshipsJul 17, 2026
What Do Normal Vulvas Look Like?
Many women worry about whether their genitals look “normal.” Concerns about the size, shape, symmetry, and/or color of the labia can leave women feeling self-conscious and, in some cases, lead them to consider cosmetic…
NeuropsychologyJul 17, 2026
Your fingers may hold a secret of human brain evolution
A study of 225 newborns suggests prenatal estrogen may have played a role in the evolution of larger human brains. Boys with finger-length patterns linked to higher estrogen exposure before birth tended to have larger…
Developmental PsychologyJul 17, 2026
A clear message—wildfire smoke plus summer heat is double trouble for heart health
Parts of the U.S. are experiencing smoke from Canadian wildfires drifting down and rising summer temperatures, creating a potentially deadly situation, according to the American Heart Association, a relentless force…
ResearchJul 17, 2026
Math puzzle: A sequence of odd events
Solve the math puzzle from our August 2026 issue, in which a family investigates an odd happening.
WorkplaceJul 17, 2026
The Secret of High-Performing Teams Isn’t More Collaboration. It’s This Surprising Office Perk
A workplace psychologist says the most productive teams have access to one surprising office amenity: privacy. That may sound counterintuitive, considering all the arguments companies make about the ...
Health PsychologyJul 17, 2026
New body index aims to move beyond BMI and works for babies too
Body Mass Index (BMI) has long been used in public health and clinical settings as a simple tool to classify an individual's physical status based on their height and weight. Originally developed in the 1830s by Belgian…
Health PsychologyJul 17, 2026
When Waiting Becomes Part of Illness
When healthcare answers are delayed, the psychological impact can be profound. Why prolonged waiting can feel threatening, and how compassionate communication can help patients.
Emotional eatingJul 17, 2026
Can GLP-1s treat emotional eating and binge eating in people with obesity?
Best known for supporting weight loss, GLP-1 medications may also play a role in managing the psychological aspects of obesity. Learn more about how they may help.
PersonalityJul 17, 2026
Psychology says people with exceptionally good handwriting may share these productive habits, not personality traits
Good handwriting is best understood as a learned skill. Like playing an instrument or developing athletic ability, it improves through practice, patience, and consistent use, not because of hidden ...
Health PsychologyJul 17, 2026
What type of procrastinator are you
The nine types of stalling that researchers say can reveal something deeper about us and why it's not always bad.
School & EducationJul 17, 2026
New CCPS day treatment program opens at capacity as district reports student behavior trends
The Christian County Board of Education received its first comprehensive update Thursday on a new district-operated day treatment program designed to serve students with behavioral, emotional and ...
ResearchJul 17, 2026
A bug commonly sold at pet stores is helping scientists with a vexing task
The larvae of a beetle native to South and Central America, the critters are the perfect solution to sticky problem: How to prepare an animal skeleton for scientific use.
Military & First RespondersJul 17, 2026
Warriors Retreat opens in Harrison, Ark., offering veterans housing and mental health resources
A new retreat designed to provide veterans with housing and mental health resources opened Friday in Harrison.
ResearchJul 17, 2026
Is Psychology Ignoring One of the Biggest Human Mysteries?
Whether UAP reports reflect an external reality or a psychological perception, the field of psychology has a scientific and ethical responsibility to investigate.
Mental HealthJul 17, 2026
In the Lindsay Clancy Case, Polypharmacy Will Be on Trial
Lindsay Clancy worsened while under the influence of psychiatric drugs, and at each step she desperately sought medical help. The post In the Lindsay Clancy Case, Polypharmacy Will Be on Trial appeared first on Mad In…
Mental HealthJul 17, 2026
When Therapy Makes Things Worse
This week, Mad in America examines three articles related to negative effects of psychotherapy. The first reviews the literature around negative effects in therapy, including prevalence, causes, and susceptible…
Mental HealthJul 17, 2026
Hospital EDs ‘wholly unsuitable’ for mental health crises
Emergency departments in hospitals across the country have become the default, yet “wholly unsuitable” point of care for tens of thousands of people experiencing mental health crises due to a severe ...
Clinical PsychologyJul 17, 2026
Compass Pathways gains Jefferies support as COMP360 data distinguishes psychological support from psychotherapy
Compass Pathways (NASDAQ:CMPS)'s COMP360 treatment model may face fewer regulatory hurdles as new Phase II analysis distinguishes the company’s psychological support approach from psychotherapy, ...
Mental HealthJul 17, 2026
Loneliness Needs More Than Healthcare Responses, Study Warns
Framing loneliness mainly as a medical issue may shift responsibility to healthcare, even though social isolation often needs broader community and policy solutions.
Mental HealthJul 17, 2026
Why it may be harder to manage bipolar disorder during summer — and tips to cope
When you have bipolar disorder, mania is more likely to occur in the summer months. Find out what experts say you can do to manage the risk.
Child PsychologyJul 17, 2026
Are rates of ADHD really rising?
Are ADHD rates really rising as rapidly as so many believe? Here are reasons why more people may be seeking services.
PolicyJul 17, 2026
Connecticut sues, again, over withheld school mental health grants
Connecticut Attorney General William Tong is again joining a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education as it continues trying to end federal grants for school-based mental health services. If ...
WorkplaceJul 17, 2026
Psychology says employers who repeatedly pay salaries late aren’t just damaging trust, they may also lack leadership skills
Paying employees on time is more than a financial obligation, it is a cornerstone of trust. Organizations that consistently honor payroll commitments are more likely to build loyalty, reduce workplace ...