Clinical PsychologyAug 29, 2026
How running changed Kian84's battle with panic disorder
More than a decade ago, one of the many diet trends to capture public attention was the so-called paleo diet. The basic idea was to eat plenty of ...
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Mental HealthAug 29, 2026
Armed Older Man Barricades Inside Southfield Home After Mental Health Crisis Call
SWAT swarmed a Southfield block after an older man called police mid-crisis, then hung up — and his wife said he had a gun.
NeuropsychologyAug 29, 2026
How Is Dementia Diagnosed?
Dementia is diagnosed based on a combination of symptoms and dementia screening tests that include questionnaires or interviews that evaluate cognitive function.
Mental HealthAug 29, 2026
In The Shadow Of Son Preference, Indian Women Bear A Mental-Health Burden: Study
A study in rural Uttar Pradesh finds son preference can harm women’s mental health, intensify family pressure, and shape contraception, childcare and work opportunities—highlighting the need to engage ...
TraumaAug 29, 2026
“Managing Secondary Trauma And Psychological Wellbeing” — FCT Legal Aid Network Hosts Webinar For Lawyers, Paralegals
The FCT Legal Aid Service Providers Network, in collaboration with the Legal Aid Council of Nigeria, is set to convene a webinar aimed at addressing secondary traumatic stress and the psychological ...
ResearchAug 29, 2026
New psychology study reveals an intriguing shift in romantic partner comparisons over time
People frequently compare themselves to their romantic partners, but the nature of these comparisons tends to change as relationships mature. New research indicates that people in newer relationships ...
PsychologyAug 29, 2026
Psychology says quiet retirees who seem to have retreated from the world often haven't retreated at all, they've simply stopped going to places that required them to be a ...
There is one on every street. He ran something once. A department, a shop floor, a crew of eighteen. Now he is in the garden by seven, back indoors by nine, ...
Mental HealthAug 29, 2026
This 1 'harmless' work habit may actually be anxiety in disguise
It's incredibly common — but there are ways to cope so you can thrive in your job.
Mental HealthAug 29, 2026
Growth Factor Receptors Signal Schizophrenia Disease Stage
GROWTH FACTOR RECEPTORS may help distinguish early stages of schizophrenia spectrum disorders, with lower nerve growth factor receptor concentrations identified in individuals with first episode ...
PsychologyAug 29, 2026
Why it can take time and effort to find the right meds to help mental health
It can be hard to find the right medication to treat any kind of complex brain disorder, and some take weeks to work.
Mental HealthAug 29, 2026
Weight-Loss Drug May Help Treat Bipolar
Semaglutide has transformed the treatment of diabetes and obesity, but researchers are now asking whether its effects could extend beyond blood sugar and body weight. A large Swedish study has found ...
Mental HealthAug 29, 2026
Study Finds A New Way to Protect Against Depression
Most of the brain’s nerve cells are made before birth, but a small number of new ones can still appear later in life. New research suggests that this limited production of fresh brain cells may be ...
NeuropsychologyAug 29, 2026
AI Could Find Hidden Dementia Risk in Brain
Two people can be the same age while their brains look surprisingly different on an MRI scan. New research suggests that measuring this difference could help doctors estimate who is more likely to ...
Mental HealthAug 29, 2026
This Anti-Inflammatory Drug May Reduce Depression
Depression is often associated with sadness, but it can also cause a powerful loss of motivation. People may find it difficult to start everyday activities, work toward goals, or feel that rewards are ...
AddictionAug 29, 2026
Fanatics Sportsbook fined for marketing to gambler on Colorado’s self-exclusion list
Colorado’s self-exclusion list allows gamblers to enroll themselves for periods of one, three or five years, during which they are barred from online sports betting and gambling companies are supposed ...
Mental HealthAug 29, 2026
Genetic risk for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder is linked to specific types of intelligence
New research suggests that the genetic links between psychiatric conditions and intelligence vary depending on the specific type of thinking skill involved. Rather than viewing intelligence as a ...
AddictionAug 29, 2026
Addiction industry is pushing THC-laced drinks. How America will suffer | Opinion
THC-laced drinks are part of the powerful cannabis that is causing harm throughout the country. | Opinion ...
NeuropsychologyAug 29, 2026
AI Reads Dementia Risk From Retinal Photos, Not Brain Scans
Seoul National University Hospital researchers developed an AI model that screens for and predicts dementia using retinal fundus photographs from ...
Mental HealthAug 29, 2026
‘I’m free’: How VR therapy helped a schizophrenia patient silence 27 years of voices
One hypothesis is that making an invisible symptom something patients can see, hear and respond to gives them greater control over it. View on euronews ...
Child PsychologyAug 28, 2026
The rise in diagnosis and medication for ADHD is dividing medical opinion. What do Irish experts think?
Treatment of ADHD is associated with significant benefits in physical and mental health outcomes, says Marie Boilson of the College of Psychiatrists of Ireland ...
Mental HealthAug 28, 2026
What mental wellness actually means – researchers just reached a global consensus
A global panel has, for the first time, defined the specific building blocks of good mental health.
Mental HealthAug 28, 2026
Why travel may be better for your mental health than you think, research finds
Scientists now treat getting away as a genuine mental-health intervention. From resilience that outlasts the trip to the quiet power of awe, travel measurably reshapes mood, memory and long-term ...
PersonalityAug 28, 2026
Why do people constantly change their WhatsApp status? Psychology reveals what it could say about their personality
WhatsApp status updates reveal the multifaceted reasons behind user engagement and their unique communication methods. Regularly updated statuses may indicate a longing for social interaction or ...
ResearchAug 28, 2026
Short-term SSRI use alters brain connectivity in anxious individuals in unexpected ways
A new brain imaging study reveals that short-term use of the antidepressant escitalopram actually increases connectivity between key emotion-processing brain regions in anxious individuals, contradicting previous…
AddictionAug 28, 2026
Thai serial killer’s gambling addiction fueled 14 cyanide murders
A Thai woman dubbed "Am Cyanide" received a second death sentence for poisoning victims to fund a massive online gambling habit on illegal site Fun88.
Clinical PsychologyAug 28, 2026
Study says mindful yoga helps eating disorder recovery - How reconnecting with your body builds internal safety and long-term healing
Mindful movement aids eating disorder recovery by fostering positive embodiment. Yoga helps individuals connect mind and body, moving away from self-criticism. Research shows embodiment-focused ...
ResearchAug 28, 2026
People who believe in free will tend to feel more positive
People who believe more strongly in free will tend to feel better in their everyday lives, and experimentally encouraging these beliefs may increase positive feelings.
Mental HealthAug 28, 2026
New Mexico advocates push for stronger maternal mental health support amid Lindsay Clancy trial
A high-profile murder trial in Massachusetts is drawing renewed attention to maternal mental health issues and prompting conversations about support systems available to parents in New Mexico.Lindsay ...
Mental HealthAug 28, 2026
Lindsay Clancy trial brings national attention to postpartum mental illness
The trial of Lindsay Clancy, who admitted to killing her three children in January 2023 at a time she says she was in the throes of postpartum psychosis, has drawn national attention to postpartum ...
Mental HealthAug 28, 2026
Mental health crisis looming, psychiatrists warn
Psychiatrists are warning of a looming mental health staffing crisis and say urgent investment is needed to avoid a workforce cliff. The Royal Australia and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists told ...