Positive PsychologySep 2, 2025
How the Science of Resilience Has Evolved
You’ve seen it on posters, heard it in commencement speeches, maybe even told your kids to “be resilient.” But what does ...
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AI & TechnologySep 2, 2025
Here's everything you need to know about online therapy at BetterHelp
BetterHelp is a large, online-only therapy platform designed to make professional counseling more accessible. The service costs ...
Mental HealthSep 2, 2025
Study finds cannabis improves sleep where other drugs fail
A long-term study following insomnia patients treated with cannabis-based medical products revealed sustained improvements in sleep quality, mood, and pain management over 18 months. Most participants reported better…
Positive PsychologySep 2, 2025
Scientists reveal how breathwork unlocks psychedelic bliss in the brain
High-ventilation breathwork with music can evoke psychedelic-like states, shifting blood flow in the brain and reducing negative emotions. Participants experienced unity and bliss, pointing to a natural therapeutic tool…
Jury consultationSep 2, 2025
When Jury Duty Becomes a Mental Health Crisis
Jury duty is often described as the highest form of civic service, with ordinary citizens stepping into the courtroom to ...
Mental HealthSep 2, 2025
Why schizophrenia may be ‘the most devastating of mental illnesses’
For Henry Cockburn, the onset of schizophrenia felt like pure common sense. It was February 2002, and the 20-year-old art student ...
Positive PsychologySep 2, 2025
Powerful new painkiller ADRIANA shows promise in ending opioid dependence
Japanese scientists have developed ADRIANA, a non-opioid painkiller that could provide powerful relief without the dangers of addiction. With successful trials already completed, large U.S. studies are now underway…
Mental HealthSep 2, 2025
Stronger weed, higher risk? Potent THC linked to psychosis and addiction
A sweeping review of nearly 100 studies has raised concerns about the mental health impacts of high-potency cannabis products. Researchers found strong links to psychosis, schizophrenia, and cannabis use disorder, while…
Cognitive PsychologySep 2, 2025
Cultivating Ethical Attention in Psychology
This post is Part 2 of a series. In Part 1, I argued that virtue ethics, deontology, and utilitarianism remain important in the ...
PolicySep 2, 2025
WHO demands countries step up mental health spending
Europe spends more on tackling mental health conditions that any other region in the world, but with rates of illness at high ...
Child PsychologySep 2, 2025
The unique health problems that autistic people face as they age
Autism is often thought of as a childhood condition, but this is far from true. Autism is a lifelong condition – and most ...
PersonalitySep 2, 2025
Implicit and explicit self-concepts of forgiveness in women with borderline personality disorder
The tendency to forgive is associated with traits such as agreeableness and neuroticism, mental well-being, and interpersonal functioning. Given documented associations with interpersonal conflict and aggression in…
Sports organizationsSep 1, 2025
Sports psychologist calls sports a great teacher; shares 5 mental health lessons it can teach for a healthier life
As a sports psychologist, Dr Sanika Divekar has seen first-hand how athletes navigate immense pressure. From dealing with the ...
Opioid-use disordersSep 1, 2025
Improving Access To Substance Use Disorder Care In Nursing Facilities
The population of aging patients with substance use disorder (SUD) requiring care in nursing facilities is growing, yet these ...
Adolescent substance useSep 1, 2025
Fewer Than 1 In 3 Adolescents With Past-Year Opioid Use Disorder Received Substance Use Treatment, 2022–23
In consideration of recent US substance use treatment policy changes and unprecedented levels of adolescent opioid-related deaths ...
Opioid-use disordersSep 1, 2025
The Quality Of Opioid Use Disorder Treatment In Medicare Is Low And Lags Behind Medicaid
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regularly assesses the quality of opioid use disorder (OUD) treatment received by ...
Persistent depressive disorderSep 1, 2025
Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymia)
Persistent depressive disorder, known as dysthymia or low-grade depression, is less severe than major depression but more chronic.
Child PsychologySep 1, 2025
BTS’ Jungkook Reveals He Has ADHD After ARMY Asks Him To Sit Still During Live: 'Can't Help It'
BTS’ Jungkook admitted he has adult ADHD during a Weverse live, leading fans to defend him and praise his honesty.
Clinical PsychologySep 1, 2025
What to know about culture and mental health
A person’s culture can influence their mental health in various ways, including how they express mental health symptoms and ...
Mindfulness-based stress reductionSep 1, 2025
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists in Bakersfield, CA
Hello, my name is Stacey. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Bakersfield, California. I am passionate about my work and ...
Psychology journalismSep 1, 2025
Nurture Psychology
Licensed clinical psychologist, Dr. Karlee McCoy, she/her, provides the following services: Perinatal/Postpartum Mental Health ...
ResearchAug 31, 2025
AI chatbots can be manipulated like humans using psychological tactics, researchers find
A new research shows that, like people, AI chatbots can be persuaded to break their own rules using clever psychological tricks.
Bariatric evaluationAug 31, 2025
Dubai Counselor Ms. Fariha Khan Stresses Mental Readiness As Key To Bariatric Surgery Success
Health Call Clinic counselor Ms. Fariha Khan emphasizes psychological support before and after bariatric surgery to improve long ...
WorkplaceAug 31, 2025
Where NHS Doctors Turn for Burnout Support
At NHS Practitioner Health, demand for support is rising. Increasing numbers of doctors are turning to the confidential service ...
ProfessionAug 31, 2025
Rethinking Ethics in Psychology
Ethics is always about values. In psychology, as in most professions, students are often taught to approach ethics through three ...
Integrated careAug 29, 2025
First ESC statement on mental health and heart disease promotes integrated care
A new ESC Clinical Consensus Statement is calling for greater awareness of the multidirectional relationship between mental ...
Sport & PerformanceAug 29, 2025
Sport Psychology
The Sport Psychology team is comprised of mental health providers who specialize in sport psychology to address mental health ...
Test securityAug 29, 2025
Psychological Testing and Evaluation Psychiatrists in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA
PTI is a regional mental healthcare system headquartered in Baton Rouge, LA. PTI was founded in 2012 with a vision to impact the ...
School & EducationAug 29, 2025
Lithium deficiency may be the hidden spark behind Alzheimer’s
Harvard scientists have uncovered that lithium, a naturally occurring element in the brain, may be the missing piece in understanding Alzheimer’s. Their decade-long research shows that lithium depletion—caused by amyloid…
Military & First RespondersAug 29, 2025
New Texas law creates peer support network to address mental health for first responders
When deadly floods swept through the Texas Hill Country on the morning of July 4, the first people on the scene were law ...