Rural mental healthFeb 25, 2026
Concerns over Medicare changes restricting rural mental health treatment
The change, implemented in November, means patients will need to see a GP face-to-face first to access treatment via video ...
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ADHD evaluationFeb 25, 2026
The Hidden Physical Health Risks and Symptoms of Adult ADHD
Adults with ADHD face statistically higher risks for cardiovascular diseases, including hypertension and arterial disorders.
Mental HealthFeb 25, 2026
Cannabis use, cognitive function and dementia risk in older adults: observational and genetic analyses
Background The cognitive effects of cannabis use in older adults remain unclear, despite increasing use for medical and recreational purposes in this age group. Objective To investigate associations between cannabis use…
Mental HealthFeb 25, 2026
Digital peer support interventions for people with mental health conditions in outpatient settings: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Background Mental health conditions are a major global challenge with rising demand for accessible, effective, scalable treatments. Digital peer support interventions are a promising way to extend support beyond clinical…
Mental HealthFeb 25, 2026
Automating thematic review of prevention of future deaths reports: concordance study of a child-suicide analysis using large language models
Background Prevention of future deaths (PFD) reports issued by coroners in England and Wales identify systemic safety hazards but are difficult to analyse at scale. Reports are not machine-readable, lack consistent…
Family & RelationshipsFeb 25, 2026
Keeping The Spark Alive
Romantic relationships often begin with intense passion before settling into something that feels more predictable and routine. However, this doesn’t mean the partners have fallen out of love. It’s just that the intense…
BullyingFeb 25, 2026
Psychologist reveals what drives a bully
It’s not a one-off blow-up. It’s not two strong personalities clashing. And it’s definitely not “just having a joke.” ...
AI & TechnologyFeb 25, 2026
Your Mental Health App Could Be Leaking Therapy Records, and Hackers Know Their Value
Security firm Oversecured has uncovered over 1,500 vulnerabilities across ten popular Android mental health apps with a combined ...
Child PsychologyFeb 25, 2026
What Really Happens When Parents Spank Their Kids
Researchers estimate that up to 40 percent of U.S. families spank their children, and 1.2 billion children worldwide are ...
Bipolar disordersFeb 25, 2026
The worse your mental health problem, the less sympathy you get – why?
Some mental health conditions, such as anxiety, depression and ADHD, have become more accepted in society. People can now talk ...
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Psychologists and Therapists in Randwick, NSW
While I have experience in treating a wide range of mental health difficulties, my main passion is helping those suffering from ...
Clinical recordsFeb 25, 2026
Author opens specialist psychology clinic in Livingston to tackle mental health waiting lists
Best-selling author and poet Donna Ashworth officially opened the Abercorn Clinic, marking a major milestone in local mental ...
AddictionFeb 25, 2026
How dentists like me can help patients with substance use disorder
Upadhyay is a dentist practicing in the Greater Boston area. It was a routine day in my practice. A 28-year-old man — polite ...
Child PsychologyFeb 25, 2026
Synchronisation of circadian timing in families and the impact of autism: a scoping review
Autism Spectrum Disorder (autism) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterised by altered social communication, repetitive behaviours and restricted interests. Emerging evidence suggests that disrupted circadian…
Peace psychologyFeb 24, 2026
Peace Behavioral Health Center for DBT
Peace Behavioral Health’s Center for DBT is offering in person Dialectical Behavioral Therapy for Adolescents (DBT-A) aged 14-18.
Workplace substance-use programsFeb 24, 2026
Congress Has Preserved The Substance Abuse And Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). What’s Next For Substance Use Care?
SAMHSA may be little known to the general public, but its work touches millions of lives. Weakening it when the nation is finally ...
NeuropsychologyFeb 24, 2026
Alzheimer’s may begin with a silent drop in brain blood flow
Subtle changes in brain blood flow and oxygen use are closely linked to hallmark signs of Alzheimer’s, including amyloid plaques and memory-related brain shrinkage. Simple, noninvasive scans may one day help spot risk…
Mental HealthFeb 24, 2026
Postpartum self-harm thoughts and subsequent risk of intentional self-harm
Objective Suicide is a leading cause of maternal mortality, with many cases considered preventable. The Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) item 10 screens for self-harm thoughts in the past 7 days. This study…
Symptom inventoriesFeb 24, 2026
Coaching Can Improve Mental Health Symptoms and Resilience
When we think about getting help for our mental health, therapy is often the first and sometimes only option that comes to mind.
Eating disorders in athletesFeb 24, 2026
Eating Disorders in Athletes Are More Common Than You Think
Athletes can be vulnerable to developing eating disorders, particularly in sports that emphasize appearance, weight categories ...
College studentsFeb 24, 2026
New LCCC-KidsPeace program aims to help students pursue mental health, behavioral services careers
N. WHITEHALL TWP., Pa. - A new program in the Lehigh Valley aims to help students pursue careers in children’s mental health ...
Pregnancy lossFeb 24, 2026
Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Therapists in Worcester County, MA
I specialize in supporting individuals through anxiety and life transitions, with a particular focus on perinatal mood disorders.
Major depressive disorderFeb 24, 2026
How to Measure Real Recovery in Major Depressive Disorder
Throughout your treatment for major depressive disorder (MDD), your therapist or doctor will likely track your progress by ...
PolicyFeb 24, 2026
Massive US study finds higher cancer death rates near nuclear power plants
A sweeping nationwide study has found that U.S. counties located closer to operating nuclear power plants have higher cancer death rates than those farther away. Researchers analyzed data from every nuclear facility and…
Bipolar disordersFeb 24, 2026
What to know about bipolar disorder, the illness that ‘got the best’ of Robert Carradine
“Lizzie McGuire” and “Revenge of the Nerds” star Robert Carradine has died at the age of 71, with his family confirming ...
PsychologyFeb 24, 2026
What Is a Psychiatrist? And How Are They Different from Psychologists?
Psychiatrists are medical doctors who treat mental health conditions with a biological focus, which can include medication.
Identity transitionFeb 24, 2026
Why You Need More ‘Transition Time’ Between Tasks — By A Psychologist
Some people don’t struggle with productivity. They just need more transition time for their brain and nervous system to reset ...
Competency evaluationFeb 24, 2026
NaphCare and Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Announce THRIVE Mental Health Jail-Based Competency Treatment Program
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. & RENO, Nev.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In partnership with the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO), NaphCare, a ...
Mental HealthFeb 24, 2026
Patterns and predictors of the transition between minimally adequate treatment and effective treatment coverage for mental disorders: results from the World Mental Health Survey
The quality of mental disorder treatment varies widely, with many patients not receiving treatments based on evidence-based guidelines. We examine data from the World Mental Health (WMH) surveys to investigate prevalence…
Child PsychologyFeb 23, 2026
Hechinger Report: Biting, kicking, wandering the classroom: Teachers say there’s a rise in misbehavior even among the littlest kids
Kindergarten teacher Cristina Lignore, who teaches in New York City, discusses her positive experience working with a behavior coach sent from the Child Mind Institute to help manage her class. The post Hechinger Report…