Child PsychologyAug 24, 2026
Child psychologist says overpraising kids can backfire—here's what to say instead
It’s not always a bad thing to say, 'Good job,' but there are better ways to go about it.
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NeuropsychologyAug 24, 2026
Aging Brains Maintain Robust Language Networks Despite Cognitive Decline
A new MIT study reveals that the brain's language network remains robust and unchanged in older adults, even as executive functions and memory decline.
ResearchAug 24, 2026
The physiological reasons the human brain struggles to process information in extreme heat
When temperatures rise, the brain's hypothalamus works overtime to regulate body heat. This intensive thermoregulation demands significant physiological resources, leaving individuals with reduced cognitive capacity for…
ResearchAug 24, 2026
Too much or too little sleep may make your body age faster
Both too little and too much sleep may be linked to faster aging throughout the body. Researchers analyzing 23 biological aging clocks found the lowest aging levels among people sleeping about 6.4 to 7.8 hours per day…
ResearchAug 24, 2026
Breaking the law makes people seem less moral, even when the act is unchanged
Does making a behavior illegal actually make it immoral? According to new research, yes. Simply labeling an action as illegal makes people judge it as more morally wrong even if the law was broken accidentally.
Mental HealthAug 24, 2026
Social media goes into overdrive with Lindsay Clancy conspiracy theories
Algorithms are responsible for fever pitch content surrounding trial, including misinformation, experts sayAs the trial of Lindsay Clancy, the Massachusetts mother accused of killing her three children, starts to wind…
Mental HealthAug 24, 2026
Maurice Benard & Laura Day Get Candid About Bipolar, Anxiety & Grief
General Hospital (GH) star Maurice Benard (Sonny Corinthos) recently welcomed New York Times bestselling author Laura Day onto his podcast. They talked about trauma, bipolar disorder, and other ...
NeuropsychologyAug 24, 2026
Exercise Paradox: Some Workouts Raise Dementia Risk
Not all physical activity is equal when it comes to protecting the brain from dementia. Where and why we move may matter more than most people ...
NeuropsychologyAug 24, 2026
Researchers uncover brain-network dynamics in schizophrenia
Researchers at Georgia State University have identified a previously unknown aspect of schizophrenia that offers a new way to understand how the disorder affects large-scale brain coordination. In a ...
WorkplaceAug 24, 2026
Overwhelmed at Work? How to Take a Mental Health Day Without the Guilt
Everyone has days when it feels harder to focus, stay motivated or keep up with the demands of work. Sometimes, those feelings stem from an especially stressful week on the job. Other times, they' ...
Mental HealthAug 24, 2026
Lindsay Clancy trial puts postpartum mental health into focus
As coverage of Lindsay Clancy's trial continues to draw national attention, it's sparking critical conversations surrounding postpartum mental health. Dr. Francesco Dandekar, a psychiatry and ...
NeuropsychologyAug 24, 2026
The physical activity paradox: Not all forms of exercise lower your dementia risk. This type raises it
Not all physical activity is equal when it comes to protecting the brain from dementia. Where and why we move may matter more than most people realize.
AI & TechnologyAug 24, 2026
California clinicians warn AI triage is fueling dangerous delays, missed diagnoses
As hospitals work to integrate artificial intelligence into mental health care, some frontline clinicians say the technology is creating a troubling new barrier to treatment. Instead of quickly ...
ResearchAug 24, 2026
Psychology researchers uncover an unexpected benefit of dance training
People who practice dance might be better at regulating their physical actions in positive emotional situations. A new study found that dancers were faster at stopping an ongoing movement when shown happy faces compared…
CounselingAug 24, 2026
How Philosophical Counseling Can Help
When you’re struggling with issues of meaning and purpose, identity and change, core beliefs and values, or freedom and authenticity, a philosophical counselor can help.
PsychologyAug 24, 2026
Investor Psychology Is Sabotaging Your Returns (Chapter 2 Of 5)
It's is the set of reflexes, our investor psychology, that the market itself has trained into you, year after year, until you mistake them for wisdom. Read more ...
ResearchAug 24, 2026
New study uncovers TikTok mental health advice risks
TikTok's design makes it harder for young people to think critically about the mental health content they see, new University of Birmingham research suggests. With more than 550,000 children and young ...
Child PsychologyAug 24, 2026
How to Raise a Confident, Independent Child
Children's independence can only be built through real decisions, real mistakes, and the experience of figuring things out on their own.
Clinical PsychologyAug 24, 2026
Brightn Launches Complete Mental Health Benefit for Employer Groups: AI-Powered Daily Support + Licensed Therapy Nationwide Through OpenLoop Health
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa and DES MOINES, Iowa, Aug. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- OpenLoop, a national leader in telehealth-enabled clinical services, and Brightn, an ...
Clinical PsychologyAug 24, 2026
What Exactly Is Positive Mental Health?
A recent consensus study identified six core dimensions of positive mental health along with a modified definition of the concept.
ResearchAug 24, 2026
Dual therapy activates immune defenses while damaging lung cancer DNA
A new preclinical study has demonstrated that combining HER3-DXd with olaparib significantly improves treatment responses in lung cancer models. This combination therapy induces irreparable DNA damage ...
PsychologyAug 24, 2026
Psychology says people who are spontaneous and don't like to plan future much aren't careless about life: What this behavior reveals?
Psychology says people who are spontaneous and don't like to plan future much aren't always avoiding responsibility. They may have a present-oriented approach to time. Such people often focus on ...
PolicyAug 24, 2026
Ebola Is Still Killing in Central Africa. These Groups Are Working To Save Lives.
Health workers are continuing to treat patients and train caregivers in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where the second-deadliest Ebola outbreak on record continues.
Health PsychologyAug 24, 2026
High-intensity sprints can trigger molecular changes in the bloodstream
Scientists are increasingly interested in how different exercise intensities can trigger different responses, all the way down to the proteins and tiny molecules in our bloodstream. A new study finds that an all out…
Mental HealthAug 24, 2026
Amid national focus on maternal mental health, local WIC program surpasses 600 parent screenings
Staff members with the Monongalia County Health Department’s Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program have surpassed a milestone, screening more than 600 local parents for perinatal mood and anxiety ...
Mental HealthAug 24, 2026
Aug 31: FAHC Suicide Prevention Awareness Month Flags-In Ceremony
Fox Army Health Center will host its 2026 Suicide Prevention Awareness Month Flags-In Ceremony to mark the beginning of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. The Redstone Arsenal community is invited to ...
Mental HealthAug 24, 2026
Alabama awards more than $144 million for rural health care
Alabama is set to transform statewide rural healthcare with over $144 million in grants, boosting access to care and technology, according to Gov. Kay Ivey.
Social MediaAug 24, 2026
Social Media Buzz Surrounds Lindsay Clancy Trial Amid Discussions on Maternal Mental Health
With the trial of Lindsay Clancy, a Massachusetts mother allegedly involved in the deaths of her three children, nearing its conclusion, social media has ...
Mental HealthAug 24, 2026
People can sense mental decline, says new research powered by smartwatches
The research is unusual because it captures cognition during daily life rather than relying on a person’s memory or a single office test by using the ubiquitous mobile technology.
Mental HealthAug 24, 2026
How does loneliness affect the brain?
Feeling lonely can indeed have an effect on the brain, from possibly making us feel more pessimistic to quicker cognitive decline. Here’s what you should know.