Workforce shortagesApr 22, 2026
How States Can Solve Mental Health Workforce Shortages
In five years, the share of emergency department visits because of suicide attempts or intentional self-harm has more than tripled.
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AthletesApr 22, 2026
Sports need better game‑day mental health protocols to protect athletes – here’s how
Last Thursday night at the MCG, fans witnessed a gripping game of AFL football between Carlton and Collingwood. But it was ...
TraumaApr 22, 2026
Trauma and Its Discontents
The rise of psychological discourse as one of our culture’s dominant approaches to self-understanding has yielded undeniable ...
Health PsychologyApr 22, 2026
CVG Health Psychology
At CVG Health Psychology, our expertise includes providing psychological services for patients, families, and caretakers ...
AddictionApr 22, 2026
Joe Rogan exaggerates efficacy of psychedelic ibogaine for treating opioid addiction
Ibogaine is a plant-derived psychedelic medication that is illegal in the U.S. and many other countries. It causes hallucinations ...
License renewalApr 22, 2026
Natures Renewal Counseling
In all stages of life, we undergo changes, transitions can be difficult. Laura can assist in working through depression, grief ...
Child PsychologyApr 22, 2026
Fifth Annual SoFi Child Mind Institute Golf Invitational Raises $630,000 to Support Youth Mental Health
On April 20, the Child Mind Institute and SoFi held its fifth annual Golf Invitational at the Olympic Club in San Francisco. The event raised $630,000 to support the organization’s mission to transform the lives of…
Child PsychologyApr 22, 2026
Bridging Countries and Building Capacity: A Bright Path Forward for Global Child Mental Health
By Peter Raucci, Director, Global Fellowships Strategy, Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) Global Center for Child and Adolescent Mental Health at the Child Mind Institute In May of 2025, I had the opportunity to visit…
Neuropsychological assessmentApr 22, 2026
Elevate Neuropsychology Clinic
At Elevate, we offer comprehensive psychological and neuropsychological assessments to help you understand your mental health and ...
PolicyApr 22, 2026
A simple blood test could reveal Alzheimer’s risk years early
A routine blood marker tied to inflammation may reveal Alzheimer’s risk years in advance. Scientists found that higher neutrophil levels—part of the body’s first immune response—were linked to a greater chance of…
Mental HealthApr 22, 2026
Increased calls to 988 hotline associated with a drop in suicides among young people, study finds
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Provider shortagesApr 22, 2026
Mental health, addiction services provider to shut down in Central Mass.
Community Healthlink — a mental health, addiction and behavioral health services provider in Central Massachusetts — is closing.
High-risk professionalsApr 22, 2026
When Summer Screen Time Poses a Mental Health Risk for Teens
As summer approaches, many parents and caregivers are preparing for a familiar seasonal shift: more unstructured time, fewer ...
Instructional psychologyApr 22, 2026
Psychological Behavioral Health Inc
Telehealth therapy and in-person services. English and Spanish, and other languages. Psychologists, Licensed Marriage and Family ...
NeuropsychologyApr 22, 2026
Brain science needs a new social contract
A conversation with Caroline Montojo, president and CEO of the Dana Foundation, a philanthropic organization that explores the ...
Family & RelationshipsApr 22, 2026
What Is Alexithymia, And How Is It Impacting Your Sex Life?
Most people will struggle occasionally when it comes to identifying their feelings or communicating them effectively to others. That’s a normal experience. However, some people have a chronic, disrupted sense of their…
Health PsychologyApr 22, 2026
Two common drugs may reverse fatty liver disease, study finds
Scientists have discovered that combining two existing drugs can dramatically reduce liver fat linked to a common and often silent disease. The treatment not only improved liver health in animal models but also showed…
ResearchApr 22, 2026
City vs countryside: Where children grow up shapes their mental health, major study finds
Researchers found that children raised in rural areas are more prone to depression, withdrawal, and emotional problems, while ...
AI & TechnologyApr 22, 2026
Using Neuro-Symbolic AI For Mental Health Advice Is Better Than Conventional AI For These Crucial Reasons
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Lance B. Eliot is a world-renowned AI scientist and ...
AddictionApr 22, 2026
Context-dependent asymmetries in intertemporal decision-making: a comparative study of substance use disorder and control groups
This study investigated context-dependent intertemporal decision-making patterns in substance use disorder (SUD) through a comprehensive experimental paradigm examining both gain and loss contexts. Using mixed-effects…
Health PsychologyApr 21, 2026
Bird flu vaccine trial against potential pandemic strain begins
The jab targets the H5N1 flu strain which has caused devastating infections in bird populations worldwide, but has yet to spread between humans.
Diversity & CultureApr 21, 2026
Bullying and social policies worsen mental health in gender-diverse teens
Gender-diverse adolescents who experience bullying and live in states with persistently unsupportive gender identity laws are ...
Social MediaApr 21, 2026
Not all screen time is created equal, so what are the best and worst types?
The media we consume and how long we spend consuming it can impact our mental health. In a world where screens are scrutinized ...
Social anxietyApr 21, 2026
Anxiety Psychologists and Therapists in Liverpool, NSW
Cheryn is a Clinical Psychologist. Cheryn’s qualifications are a Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) and a Master of ...
Health PsychologyApr 21, 2026
Stress and Sleep: How to Break the Sleep-Stress Cycle
Stress and sleep are closely related. Stress raises cortisol levels, delays sleep, reduces sleep quality, and may increase the ...
FirefightersApr 21, 2026
The Favor Strategy: Reframing How to Help Firefighters in Emotional or Mental Distress
The Favor Strategy, by which agency is restored to a person who is struggling with behavioral health, can be powerful in first ...
First-responder traumaApr 21, 2026
The Brotherhood Barrier: How Group Bonding Shapes First Responder Attitudes Toward Treating Mental Health
Dr. Luay Haddad, Steven Heim and Stefan Goetz explain how fostering fire department culture in which attention to mental ...
Clinical PsychologyApr 21, 2026
Psychedelic Therapy Could Redefine Career Mental Health, Experts Say
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Personnel assessmentApr 21, 2026
GAF collaborates with NACOC to strengthen personnel wellbeing with new mental health policy
The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) is advancing efforts to strengthen the mental wellbeing of its personnel with the development of a ...
Specialized methodsApr 21, 2026
Building Resilience: Why Specialized Mental Health Support Matters
Mental health care isn't one-size-fits-all. The challenges someone faces after losing a loved one differ vastly from those ...