AddictionMar 12, 2026
PA online gambling addiction surges, study finds
More than half the calls to Pennsylvania’s gambling helplines are now mentioning online gaming as the focus of their compulsive ...
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Child PsychologyMar 12, 2026
Trajectory of skill acquisition, loss, and regain in females with classic Rett syndrome
People with Rett syndrome (RTT) have abnormal psychomotor skill development manifested by delay or failure to acquire skills, loss of skills, and potential regain of lost skills. This study aimed to provide detailed…
Child PsychologyMar 12, 2026
Longitudinal profiles of executive function in autistic and non-autistic children at high likelihood of autism
Executive functioning (EF) difficulties are common in autistic children and may aggregate in families. Longitudinal studies examining EF development in autistic children and their siblings are limited. In the current…
AddictionMar 12, 2026
Lessons from COVID-19: Perspectives of senior managers and decision-makers in substance use services in Wales
Background The COVID-19 pandemic significantly disrupted substance use services, potentially exacerbating existing inequities in access to treatment. This study examines the perspectives of senior managers and…
AddictionMar 12, 2026
“Cigarettes led me back to smoking tik”: lived experience perspectives on tobacco use during substance use treatment and recovery in South Africa
Introduction Despite the high prevalence of tobacco use among people with substance use disorder (SUD), tobacco cessation is not a routine part of SUD treatment in South Africa. No studies have explored how people…
AddictionMar 12, 2026
Trial experiences with dyadic breathalyzer technology for alcohol monitoring and feedback among couples living with HIV in South Africa
Dyadic monitoring tools could enhance partner awareness of drinking behaviors and prompt timely communication and supportive responses during alcohol use. We posited that real-time blood alcohol content (BAC) levels…
NeuropsychologyMar 11, 2026
Scientists turn brain cells into Alzheimer’s plaque cleaners
Scientists have developed a promising new approach to treating Alzheimer’s disease by turning ordinary brain cells into powerful plaque-clearing machines. Instead of requiring frequent antibody infusions like current…
InfertilityMar 11, 2026
Fertility Journey Support through AllOne Health
Compassionate guidance and practical tools – every step of the way. Whether you’re exploring your fertility options ...
Crisis centersMar 11, 2026
Long Island launches Community Crisis Center for mental health emergencies
For many individuals seeking help for mental health or substance use conditions, the journey to care often begins with ...
Cognitive PsychologyMar 11, 2026
The Psychology of Everyday Decision-Making: How Cognitive Biases, Emotions, and Choice Architecture Shape Human Behavior
Human beings make thousands of decisions each day, ranging from the trivially mundane to the profoundly consequential, yet the ...
Intellectual, developmental disabilities linked to greater anxiety, depression risks
Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Adults with IDD used more medications for ...
CounselingMar 11, 2026
Online Counseling Master’s Degree
An online master's degree in counseling is a postgraduate degree that's useful if you want a job as a mental health counselor ...
Family & RelationshipsMar 11, 2026
5 Women Who Changed the Science of Sex
If you study the history of sex research, you’re likely to see certain names mentioned over and over again, such as Sigmund Freud, Alfred Kinsey, and William Masters. The contributions of these men were undoubtedly…
Police and public-safety screeningMar 11, 2026
Anishnaabe police service on Manitoulin Island adopts new mental health app
A police service on Manitoulin Island in Ontario has become the first in Ontario to adopt a new mental health tool for their ...
ConcussionMar 11, 2026
In former college athletes, more concussions associated with worse brain health
In former college athletes, having had three or more concussions was associated with slightly worse physical, mental, behavioral ...
AI chatbotsMar 11, 2026
Televero Behavioral Health Responds to Mental Health Chatbot Trend with Same-Day Access to Licensed Clinicians
Chatbots are filling a gap the mental health system created. Televero Behavioral Health is working to close it. People who ...
Psychologists in Public ServiceMar 11, 2026
Saghafi Behavioral Health Services
I'm Dr. Sami Saghafi, a licensed clinical psychologist and the founder of Saghafi Behavioral Health Services. Adults and young ...
Mental HealthMar 11, 2026
CDC's NIOSH Continues Annual Free Health Screenings for Coal Miners, Announces 2026 Dates
NIOSH will kick off the agency's annual mobile health screenings for coal miners this month
Human rightsMar 11, 2026
MENA: Women human rights defenders face heavy psychological toll from repression and harassment
A new report finds women activists across the region facing anxiety, threats, detention, and online harassment, and calls for ...
School & EducationMar 11, 2026
Cannabis study finds THC can create false memories
THC doesn’t just blur memories—it can create new ones that never happened. In a controlled experiment, cannabis users were much more likely to recall words that were never shown and struggled with tasks like remembering…
Social MediaMar 11, 2026
Social Media Ban For Children: Why The Policy May Be Hard To Enforce
Social media addiction has been linked to anxiety, reduced attention spans, and sleep disorders. The legal age to buy a SIM card ...
Mental HealthMar 10, 2026
Sex differences in familial risk and genetic components of suicide attempts: a register-based cohort study in Sweden
Background Suicidal behaviour shows notable sex differences, and understanding whether genetic factors contribute to these differences is critical for identifying at-risk individuals and prevention. Objective We aim to…
Child PsychologyMar 10, 2026
Autistic Man Who Called 911 During Mental Health Crisis Shot Dead By Police In US
The attorney general’s office said body camera footage from the incident may be released within 20 days as the investigation continues.
Workforce shortagesMar 10, 2026
NJ faces 'catastrophic' mental health workforce shortages, report says
Behavioral health care needs have surged in recent years, but nearly half of Americans with mental health issues go without ...
Survivors of violenceMar 10, 2026
Younger stroke survivors face greater concentration, mental health challenges—especially those not employed
Analysis of a large, nationally representative survey shows that stroke survivors under age 50 have more problems concentrating ...
Collaborative careMar 10, 2026
How the Collaborative Care Model is closing the mental health gap in rural America
Nearly half of Americans live in an area without adequate mental health services. More than 85% of these so-called Mental Health ...
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorderMar 10, 2026
Kathie Sweeten
Kathie Sweeten, Psy.D., BCBA-D is a licensed clinical psychologist and Board Certified Behavior Analyst-Doctoral level with over ...
Child PsychologyMar 10, 2026
AI Chatbots and Teens
In talking with a dozen teens in my life recently, I learned many are interacting with ChatGPT in ways that surprised me. They described when they turn to this virtual tool: for algebra assistance, a personalized daily…
Mental HealthMar 10, 2026
Levels of evidence supporting American, European and international guidelines in psychiatry, 2014-2024: a systematic review with quantitative synthesis
Question To what extent are psychiatry guidelines supported by high-level evidence? Study selection and analysis Guidelines from the American Psychiatric Association, European Psychiatric Association, WHO and World…
PersonalityMar 10, 2026
When It Comes to Personality, How Can We Count the Ways?
The idea that people differ in fundamental ways of feeling, thinking, and acting goes back to ancient times. From the classic ...