Mental HealthAug 30, 2026
Does having a mental illness mean having to pay more to accept second-class health care?
Australians are investing more in mental health, yet many people still cannot afford the care they need when they need it.
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Clinical PsychologyAug 30, 2026
Ketamine and Psychotherapy: A Winning Combination?
New research adds to the data suggesting a benefit of pairing ketamine with psychotherapy for treating pain and other conditions.
Clinical PsychologyAug 30, 2026
Borderline Personality’s Quiet Revolution: The Evidence Has Evolved, Why Hasn’t Care?
A quiet revolution in borderline personality disorder has exposed a disconnect: Treatment works, recovery is possible, yet outdated assumptions continue to shape clinical care.
NeuropsychologyAug 30, 2026
Lewy Body Dementia Follows a Hidden Brain Map
Dementia with Lewy bodies is one of the most common forms of dementia in older adults, but it remains less familiar to many people than Alzheimer’s disease. It can affect memory and thinking, but it ...
HIPAA & PrivacyAug 30, 2026
Your Smartwatch Is Spying: The Shocking Truth About Your Health Data
Spread the loveWe strap them on our wrists, slip them onto our fingers, and clip them to our clothes without a second thought. Smartwatches, fitness trackers, and smart rings have become ubiquitous, ...
Mental HealthAug 30, 2026
Does academic pressure harm young people’s mental health?
UCL MSc students explore new evidence linking academic pressure with depressive symptoms and self-harm from adolescence into early adulthood.
Social MediaAug 30, 2026
UNSW research links early social media use to mental health issues
Australian researchers from UNSW Sydney found that the age at which adolescents start using social media is linked to higher symptoms of anxiety and depression. The study suggests that delaying social ...
Mental HealthAug 30, 2026
When the Body Speaks the Language of Stress: Don't Ignore These Pains
Stress affects the body in ways that go far beyond feelings of anxiety or psychological discomfort, impacting numerous vital functions and leaving physical effects that can be puzzling. As a result, ...
Mental HealthAug 30, 2026
The lost art of guilt-free relaxation on Sundays | Letters
Readers respond to an article about le dimanche français, the French Sunday, being the secret to happinessWhat Polly Hudson describes as le dimanche français is almost a description of the very British Sundays of my…
School & EducationAug 30, 2026
IISER Pune protest: Students seek mental health reforms, revocation of Student Council leader’s suspension
The indefinite sit-in protest by students at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Pune entered its fifth day on Monday, August 31, with protesters demanding changes to the ...
Mental HealthAug 30, 2026
NT's mental health sector overwhelmed by demand as lived experience helps support the 'missing middle'
The Northern Territory is in the midst of a mental health crisis. With support services struggling to keep up with demand, could bolstering the workforce with lived experience help?
ResearchAug 30, 2026
Brain stimulation helps socially anxious individuals control avoidance behaviors
A new study shows that targeted electrical brain stimulation can help socially anxious individuals overcome automatic avoidance behaviors. By synchronizing specific brain rhythms, the noninvasive technique improved…
NeuropsychologyAug 30, 2026
10 simple habits that reduce the risk of dementia
There are different types of dementia which stop a person’s brain cells working properly in specific areas, affecting their ability to remember, think and speak. The illness is more common in people ...
PsychologyAug 30, 2026
As a therapist, here’s why I sometimes advise couples to end their marriage | Nicholas Purcell
Care and attention, the fundamentals to keep relationships alive, are absent from many marriages that survive anywayThe modern mind is a column where experts discuss mental health issues they are seeing in their workI’ve…
Mental HealthAug 30, 2026
32 mental health hacks that actually make you feel better
1."Unironically, if you've had a bad day at work or something, play yourself the end credit theme to a TV show. I use the Scooby ...
Mental HealthAug 30, 2026
What you eat every day may be shaping your depression risk through your gut
A new score for a gut-friendly plate is linked to fewer depression symptoms in 28,884 adults.
ResearchAug 30, 2026
Mystical experiences don’t explain the success of MDMA-assisted therapy for PTSD
A new study suggests that positive emotional states, rather than profound mystical experiences, are the primary driver of symptom relief in MDMA-assisted therapy for PTSD. The findings highlight how MDMA heals trauma…
Mental HealthAug 30, 2026
Diabetes impacts men, women differently: Study
Type 2 diabetes affects men and women with different health risks. Women face greater mental health challenges after diagnosis, while men experience more heart and kidney issues. Hypertension is a ...
ResearchAug 30, 2026
HEPA air purifiers may boost brain function after just one month
Adults aged 40 and older performed about 12% faster on a test of executive function after using a HEPA air purifier at home for one month. The findings suggest that cleaner indoor air could offer a simple way to help…
ResearchAug 30, 2026
Why some young people stick with social causes while others fade away
Young adults drawn to social causes by deep moral convictions are more likely to stay engaged than those seeking social approval. New research reveals how political ideology and specific emotions shape whether a person’s…
Legal & RegulationsAug 30, 2026
You can have your say On Mental Health Law Reforms
The ACT Government is inviting people with lived experience of the mental health system, along with their families, kin and carers to help shape the ...
ResearchAug 30, 2026
Nut consumption is associated with sharper thinking skills and post-stroke brain health markers
People who eat more nuts tend to score higher on cognitive tests, particularly those with poor diets or exercise habits. New research suggests simply swapping unhealthy snacks for nuts could help protect brain health as…
ResearchAug 30, 2026
How attention deficit hyperactivity disorder shapes sexual experiences
A recent analysis of personal testimonies reveals how the cognitive traits associated with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder shape sexual satisfaction, intimacy, and communication between partners.
AddictionAug 30, 2026
New Iowa Poison Control Center program to help treat opioid addiction
The Iowa Poison Control Center is setting up a program to provide round-the-clock clinical advice to healthcare professionals treating patients who’ve overdosed on opioids or have an ...
NeuropsychologyAug 30, 2026
Lowering cholesterol may protect your brain as study links statins to 15% lower dementia risk
A recent study observed thousands of people with type 2 diabetes who started taking statins earlier and found that they were at a significantly lower risk of dementia.
ResearchAug 30, 2026
Emotional infidelity is linked to a surprising mix of dark and light personality traits
A recent study suggests that developing a crush outside your relationship isn't just about having "dark" personality traits. Instead, emotional infidelity is linked to a mix of emotional sensitivity, impulsive…
Developmental PsychologyAug 30, 2026
CTC Child Development Center welcomes new school year with enhanced security, reopened kitchen
The Central Texas College Child Development Center is beginning the fall semester with significant upgrades designed to enhance safety, nutrition and learning opportunities for children, families and ...
AddictionAug 30, 2026
ESPN sparks outrage with gambling article
This week, ESPN published a lengthy feature telling the story of a 20-year-old who developed a debilitating gambling addiction while at college. The article itself was a well-written cautionary tale ...
Health PsychologyAug 30, 2026
Medicare's pilot GLP-1 discount program has a catch. Some sick patients don't qualify
Medicare launched a pilot program that could streamline the process to get GLP-1s, with some seniors paying just $50 a month. But many people with the most serious illnesses won't get that discount.
Child PsychologyAug 30, 2026
I've seen what Vyvanse can do to marriages. Women with ADHD calling it the 'divorce drug' are telling only half the story: DR KIERAN KENNEDY
Women on ADHD drug Vyvanse say it changed the way they viewed their husbands - but Dr Kennedy says it's more complicated than the 'divorce drug' label implies.